How do you pronounce "sworn"?

In American English: /ˈswɔrn/ (SWAWRN). In British English: /swˈɔːn/ (SW). In Canadian English: /ˈswɔrn/ (SWAWRN). In Australian English: /swˈɔːn/ (SW).

Is "sworn" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈswɔrn/ (SWAWRN), while in British English it's /swˈɔːn/ (SW).

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sworn

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/ˈswɔrn/

SWAWRN

Syllable Breakdown

swɔrnsworn

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