How do you pronounce "kyoto"?

In American English: /ˈkjoʊtoʊ/ (KYOHT-oh). In British English: /kaɪˈəʊtəʊ/ (keye-OHT-oh). In Canadian English: /ˈkjoʊtoʊ/ (KYOHT-oh). In Australian English: /kaɪˈəʊtəʊ/ (keye-OHT-oh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkjoʊtoʊ/ (KYOHT-oh), while in British English it's /kaɪˈəʊtəʊ/ (keye-OHT-oh).

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kyoto

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/ˈkjoʊtoʊ/

KYOHT-oh

Syllable Breakdown

kjoʊtky·oʊoto

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