How do you pronounce "embargo"?

In American English: /ɛmˈbɑːrgoʊ/ (ehm-BAHRG-oh). In British English: /ɛmbˈɑːɡəʊ/ (ehmb-AHG-oh). In Canadian English: /ɛmˈbɑːrgoʊ/ (ehm-BAHRG-oh). In Australian English: /ɛmbˈɑːɡəʊ/ (ehmb-AHG-oh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɛmˈbɑːrgoʊ/ (ehm-BAHRG-oh), while in British English it's /ɛmbˈɑːɡəʊ/ (ehmb-AHG-oh).

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embargo

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/ɛmˈbɑːrgoʊ/

ehm-BAHRG-oh

Syllable Breakdown

ɛmem·bɑːrgbar·oʊgo

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