How do you pronounce "dildo"?

In American English: /ˈdɪlˌdoʊ/ (DIL-doh). In British English: /dˈɪldəʊ/ (D-ild). In Canadian English: /ˈdɪlˌdoʊ/ (DIL-doh). In Australian English: /dˈɪldəʊ/ (D-ild).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdɪlˌdoʊ/ (DIL-doh), while in British English it's /dˈɪldəʊ/ (D-ild).

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dildo

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/ˈdɪlˌdoʊ/

DIL-doh

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dɪldil·doʊdo

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