How do you pronounce "tavern"?

In American English: /ˈtævɝn/ (TAV-urn). In British English: /tˈævən/ (T-av). In Canadian English: /ˈtævɝn/ (TAV-urn). In Australian English: /tˈavən/ (T).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtævɝn/ (TAV-urn), while in British English it's /tˈævən/ (T-av).

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tavern

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/ˈtævɝn/

TAV-urn

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tævtav·ɝnern

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