How do you pronounce "tawny"?

In American English: /ˈtɑːni/ (TAHN-ee). In British English: /tˈɔːni/ (T-awn). In Canadian English: /ˈtɑːni/ (TAHN-ee). In Australian English: /tˈɔːni/ (T-awn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɑːni/ (TAHN-ee), while in British English it's /tˈɔːni/ (T-awn).

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tawny

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/ˈtɑːni/

TAHN-ee

Syllable Breakdown

tɑːnta·iwny

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