How do you pronounce "borneo"?

In American English: /ˈbɔrniːˌoʊ/ (BAWRN-ee-oh). In British English: /bˈɔːnɪˌəʊ/ (B-awn-i). In Canadian English: /ˈbɔrniːˌoʊ/ (BAWRN-ee-oh). In Australian English: /bˈɔːnɪˌəʊ/ (B-awn-i).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɔrniːˌoʊ/ (BAWRN-ee-oh), while in British English it's /bˈɔːnɪˌəʊ/ (B-awn-i).

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borneo

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/ˈbɔrniːˌoʊ/

BAWRN-ee-oh

Syllable Breakdown

bɔrnb·iːor·oʊneo

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