How do you pronounce "alto"?

In American English: /ˈæltoʊ/ (ALT-oh). In British English: /ˈaltəʊ/ (ALT). In Canadian English: /ˈæltoʊ/ (ALT-oh). In Australian English: /ˈaltəʊ/ (ALT).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæltoʊ/ (ALT-oh), while in British English it's /ˈaltəʊ/ (ALT).

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alto

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/ˈæltoʊ/

ALT-oh

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æltal·oʊto

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