How do you pronounce "limbo"?

In American English: /ˈlɪmboʊ/ (LIMB-oh). In British English: /lˈɪmbəʊ/ (L-imb). In Canadian English: /ˈlɪmboʊ/ (LIMB-oh). In Australian English: /lˈɪmbəʊ/ (L-imb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɪmboʊ/ (LIMB-oh), while in British English it's /lˈɪmbəʊ/ (L-imb).

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limbo

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/ˈlɪmboʊ/

LIMB-oh

Syllable Breakdown

lɪmblim·oʊbo

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