How do you pronounce "banjo"?

In American English: /ˈbænˌdʒoʊ/ (BAN-joh). In British English: /bˈændʒəʊ/ (B-anj). In Canadian English: /ˈbænˌdʒoʊ/ (BAN-joh). In Australian English: /bˈandʒəʊ/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbænˌdʒoʊ/ (BAN-joh), while in British English it's /bˈændʒəʊ/ (B-anj).

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banjo

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/ˈbænˌdʒoʊ/

BAN-joh

Syllable Breakdown

bænban·dʒoʊjo

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