How do you pronounce "bye-bye"?

In American English: /ˈbaɪˈbaɪ/ (BEYE-BEYE). In British English: /bˈaɪbˌaɪ/ (B-eyeb). In Canadian English: /ˈbaɪˈbaɪ/ (BEYE-BEYE). In Australian English: /bˈaɪbˈaɪ/ (B-EYEB).

Is "bye-bye" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbaɪˈbaɪ/ (BEYE-BEYE), while in British English it's /bˈaɪbˌaɪ/ (B-eyeb).

How to Pronounce "bye-bye"

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bye-bye

/ˈbaɪˈbaɪ/

BEYE-BEYE

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baɪbye·baɪbye

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