How do you pronounce "negro"?

In American English: /ˈniːgroʊ/ (NEEGR-oh). In British English: /nˈiːɡɹəʊ/ (N-eegr). In Canadian English: /ˈniːgroʊ/ (NEEGR-oh). In Australian English: /nˈiːɡɹəʊ/ (N-eegr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈniːgroʊ/ (NEEGR-oh), while in British English it's /nˈiːɡɹəʊ/ (N-eegr).

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negro

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/ˈniːgroʊ/

NEEGR-oh

Syllable Breakdown

niːgrne·oʊgro

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