How do you pronounce "ego"?

In American English: /ˈiːgoʊ/ (EEG-oh). In British English: /ˈiːgəʊ/ (EEG-oh). In Canadian English: /ˈiːgoʊ/ (EEG-oh). In Australian English: /ˈiːɡəʊ/ (EEG-oh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈiːgoʊ/ (EEG-oh), while in British English it's /ˈiːgəʊ/ (EEG-oh).

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/ˈiːgoʊ/

EEG-oh

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iːge·oʊgo

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