How do you pronounce "neo"?

In American English: /ˈniːoʊ/ (NEE-oh). In British English: /nˈiːəʊ/ (N-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈniːoʊ/ (NEE-oh). In Australian English: /nˈiːəʊ/ (N-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈniːoʊ/ (NEE-oh), while in British English it's /nˈiːəʊ/ (N-ee).

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neo

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/ˈniːoʊ/

NEE-oh

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niːn·oʊeo

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