How do you pronounce "cameo"?

In American English: /ˈkæmiːˌoʊ/ (KAM-ee-oh). In British English: /kˈæmɪˌəʊ/ (K-am-i). In Canadian English: /ˈkæmiːˌoʊ/ (KAM-ee-oh). In Australian English: /kˈamɪˌəʊ/ (K-am).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkæmiːˌoʊ/ (KAM-ee-oh), while in British English it's /kˈæmɪˌəʊ/ (K-am-i).

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cameo

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/ˈkæmiːˌoʊ/

KAM-ee-oh

Syllable Breakdown

kæmca·iːm·oʊeo

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