How do you pronounce "lingo"?

In American English: /ˈlɪŋgoʊ/ (LINGG-oh). In British English: /lˈɪŋgəʊ/ (L-ingg). In Canadian English: /ˈlɪŋgoʊ/ (LINGG-oh). In Australian English: /lˈɪŋɡəʊ/ (L-ingg).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɪŋgoʊ/ (LINGG-oh), while in British English it's /lˈɪŋgəʊ/ (L-ingg).

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lingo

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/ˈlɪŋgoʊ/

LINGG-oh

Syllable Breakdown

lɪŋglin·oʊgo

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