How do you pronounce "duo"?

In American English: /ˈduːoʊ/ (DOO-oh). In British English: /djˈuːəʊ/ (DY-oo). In Canadian English: /ˈduːoʊ/ (DOO-oh). In Australian English: /djˈuːəʊ/ (DY-oo).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈduːoʊ/ (DOO-oh), while in British English it's /djˈuːəʊ/ (DY-oo).

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duo

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/ˈduːoʊ/

DOO-oh

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duːd·oʊuo

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