How do you pronounce "joey"?

In American English: /ˈdʒoʊi/ (JOH-ee). In British English: /dʒˈəʊi/ (J-oh). In Canadian English: /ˈdʒoʊi/ (JOH-ee). In Australian English: /dʒˈəʊi/ (J-oh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʒoʊi/ (JOH-ee), while in British English it's /dʒˈəʊi/ (J-oh).

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joey

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/ˈdʒoʊi/

JOH-ee

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dʒoʊjo·iey

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