How do you pronounce "weapon"?

In American English: /ˈwɛpən/ (WEHP-uhn). In British English: /wˈɛpən/ (W-ehp). In Canadian English: /ˈwɛpən/ (WEHP-uhn). In Australian English: /wˈɛpən/ (W-ehp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɛpən/ (WEHP-uhn), while in British English it's /wˈɛpən/ (W-ehp).

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weapon

/ˈwɛpən/

WEHP-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

wɛpwea·ənpon

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