How do you pronounce "echo"?

In American English: /ˈɛkoʊ/ (EHK-oh). In British English: /ˈɛkəʊ/ (EHK-oh). In Canadian English: /ˈɛkoʊ/ (EHK-oh). In Australian English: /ˈɛkəʊ/ (EHK-oh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛkoʊ/ (EHK-oh), while in British English it's /ˈɛkəʊ/ (EHK-oh).

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echo

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/ˈɛkoʊ/

EHK-oh

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ɛkec·oʊho

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