How do you pronounce "bayou"?

In American English: /ˈbaɪuː/ (BEYE-oo). In British English: /bˈaɪuː/ (B-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈbaɪuː/ (BEYE-oo). In Australian English: /bˈaɪuː/ (B-eye).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbaɪuː/ (BEYE-oo), while in British English it's /bˈaɪuː/ (B-eye).

How to Pronounce "bayou"

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bayou

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/ˈbaɪuː/

BEYE-oo

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baɪbay·uːou

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