How do you pronounce "japan"?

In American English: /dʒəˈpæn/ (juh-PAN). In British English: /dʒəpˈæn/ (juhp-AN). In Canadian English: /dʒəˈpæn/ (juh-PAN). In Australian English: /dʒəpˈan/ (JUHP).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /dʒəˈpæn/ (juh-PAN), while in British English it's /dʒəpˈæn/ (juhp-AN).

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japan

/dʒəˈpæn/

juh-PAN

Syllable Breakdown

dʒəja·pænpan

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