How do you pronounce "fauna"?

In American English: /ˈfɔnə/ (FAWN-uh). In British English: /fˈɔːnə/ (F-awn). In Canadian English: /ˈfɔnə/ (FAWN-uh). In Australian English: /fˈɔːnə/ (F-awn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɔnə/ (FAWN-uh), while in British English it's /fˈɔːnə/ (F-awn).

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fauna

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/ˈfɔnə/

FAWN-uh

Syllable Breakdown

fɔnfau·əna

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