How do you pronounce "cargo"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːrˌgoʊ/ (KAHR-goh). In British English: /kˈɑːgˌəʊ/ (K-ahg). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːrˌgoʊ/ (KAHR-goh). In Australian English: /kˈɑːɡəʊ/ (K-ahg).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːrˌgoʊ/ (KAHR-goh), while in British English it's /kˈɑːgˌəʊ/ (K-ahg).

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cargo

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/ˈkɑːrˌgoʊ/

KAHR-goh

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːrcar·goʊgo

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