How do you pronounce "ago"?

In American English: /əˈgoʊ/ (uh-GOH). In British English: /əgˈəʊ/ (uhg-OH). In Canadian English: /əˈgoʊ/ (uh-GOH). In Australian English: /ɐɡˈəʊ/ (ⱯG).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈgoʊ/ (uh-GOH), while in British English it's /əgˈəʊ/ (uhg-OH).

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ago

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/əˈgoʊ/

uh-GOH

Syllable Breakdown

əa·goʊgo

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Last updated: 2026-02-12