How do you pronounce "oboe"?

In American English: /ˈoʊboʊ/ (OHB-oh). In British English: /ˈəʊbəʊ/ (OHB-oh). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊboʊ/ (OHB-oh). In Australian English: /ˈɒbəʊ/ (OB-oh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊboʊ/ (OHB-oh), while in British English it's /ˈəʊbəʊ/ (OHB-oh).

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oboe

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/ˈoʊboʊ/

OHB-oh

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oʊbob·oʊoe

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