How do you pronounce "congo"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːŋgoʊ/ (KAHNGG-oh). In British English: /kˈɒŋgəʊ/ (K-ongg). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːŋgoʊ/ (KAHNGG-oh). In Australian English: /kˈɒŋɡəʊ/ (K-ongg).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːŋgoʊ/ (KAHNGG-oh), while in British English it's /kˈɒŋgəʊ/ (K-ongg).

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/ˈkɑːŋgoʊ/

KAHNGG-oh

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːŋgcon·oʊgo

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