How do you pronounce "epitaph"?

In American English: /ˈɛpəˌtæf/ (EHP-uh-taf). In British English: /ˈɛpɪtˌaf/ (EHP-it). In Canadian English: /ˈɛpəˌtæf/ (EHP-uh-taf). In Australian English: /ˈɛpɪtˌaf/ (EHP-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛpəˌtæf/ (EHP-uh-taf), while in British English it's /ˈɛpɪtˌaf/ (EHP-it).

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epitaph

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/ˈɛpəˌtæf/

EHP-uh-taf

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ɛpepi·əta·tæfph

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