How do you pronounce "hbo"?

In American English: /ˈeɪtʃbiːˈoʊ/ (AYCHB-ee-OH). In British English: /ˌeɪtʃbˌiːˈəʊ/ (aychb-ee-OH). In Canadian English: /ˈeɪtʃbiːˈoʊ/ (AYCHB-ee-OH). In Australian English: /ˌeɪtʃbˌiːˈəʊ/ (aychb-ee-OH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈeɪtʃbiːˈoʊ/ (AYCHB-ee-OH), while in British English it's /ˌeɪtʃbˌiːˈəʊ/ (aychb-ee-OH).

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/ˈeɪtʃbiːˈoʊ/

AYCHB-ee-OH

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eɪtʃbh·iːb·oʊo

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