How do you pronounce "hilo"?

In American English: /ˈhiːloʊ/ (HEEL-oh). In British English: /hˈaɪləʊ/ (H-eyel). In Canadian English: /ˈhiːloʊ/ (HEEL-oh). In Australian English: /hˈaɪləʊ/ (H-eyel).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhiːloʊ/ (HEEL-oh), while in British English it's /hˈaɪləʊ/ (H-eyel).

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hilo

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/ˈhiːloʊ/

HEEL-oh

Syllable Breakdown

hiːlhi·oʊlo

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