How do you pronounce "mistletoe"?

In American English: /ˈmɪsəlˌtoʊ/ (MIS-uhl-toh). In British English: /mˈɪsəltˌəʊ/ (M-is-uhlt). In Canadian English: /ˈmɪsəlˌtoʊ/ (MIS-uhl-toh). In Australian English: /mˈɪsəltˌəʊ/ (M-is-uhlt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɪsəlˌtoʊ/ (MIS-uhl-toh), while in British English it's /mˈɪsəltˌəʊ/ (M-is-uhlt).

How to Pronounce "mistletoe"

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mistletoe

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/ˈmɪsəlˌtoʊ/

MIS-uhl-toh

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mɪsmis·əltle·toʊtoe

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