How do you pronounce "tarpon"?

In American English: /ˈtɑːrpən/ (TAHRP-uhn). In British English: /tˈɑːpɒn/ (T-ahp). In Canadian English: /ˈtɑːrpən/ (TAHRP-uhn). In Australian English: /tˈɑːpɒn/ (T-ahp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɑːrpən/ (TAHRP-uhn), while in British English it's /tˈɑːpɒn/ (T-ahp).

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tarpon

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/ˈtɑːrpən/

TAHRP-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

tɑːrptar·ənpon

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