How do you pronounce "tuna"?

In American English: /ˈtuːnə/ (TOON-uh). In British English: /tjˈuːnə/ (TY-oon). In Canadian English: /ˈtuːnə/ (TOON-uh). In Australian English: /tjˈuːnə/ (TY-oon).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtuːnə/ (TOON-uh), while in British English it's /tjˈuːnə/ (TY-oon).

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tuna

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/ˈtuːnə/

TOON-uh

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tuːntu·əna

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