How do you pronounce "mayo"?

In American English: /ˈmeɪoʊ/ (MAY-oh). In British English: /mˈeɪəʊ/ (M-ay). In Canadian English: /ˈmeɪoʊ/ (MAY-oh). In Australian English: /mˈeɪəʊ/ (M-ay).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmeɪoʊ/ (MAY-oh), while in British English it's /mˈeɪəʊ/ (M-ay).

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mayo

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/ˈmeɪoʊ/

MAY-oh

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meɪma·oʊyo

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