How do you pronounce "hugo"?

In American English: /ˈhjuːgoʊ/ (HYOOG-oh). In British English: /hjˈuːɡəʊ/ (HY-oog). In Canadian English: /ˈhjuːgoʊ/ (HYOOG-oh). In Australian English: /hjˈuːɡəʊ/ (HY-oog).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhjuːgoʊ/ (HYOOG-oh), while in British English it's /hjˈuːɡəʊ/ (HY-oog).

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hugo

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/ˈhjuːgoʊ/

HYOOG-oh

Syllable Breakdown

hjuːghu·oʊgo

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