How do you pronounce "halo"?

In American English: /ˈheɪloʊ/ (HAYL-oh). In British English: /hˈeɪləʊ/ (H-ayl). In Canadian English: /ˈheɪloʊ/ (HAYL-oh). In Australian English: /hˈeɪləʊ/ (H-ayl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈheɪloʊ/ (HAYL-oh), while in British English it's /hˈeɪləʊ/ (H-ayl).

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halo

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/ˈheɪloʊ/

HAYL-oh

Syllable Breakdown

heɪlha·oʊlo

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