How do you pronounce "target"?

In American English: /ˈtɑːrgət/ (TAHRG-uht). In British English: /tˈɑːgɪt/ (T-ahg). In Canadian English: /ˈtɑːrgət/ (TAHRG-uht). In Australian English: /tˈɑːɡɪt/ (T-ahg).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɑːrgət/ (TAHRG-uht), while in British English it's /tˈɑːgɪt/ (T-ahg).

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target

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/ˈtɑːrgət/

TAHRG-uht

Syllable Breakdown

tɑːrgtar·ətget

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