How do you pronounce "ok"?

In American English: /ˈoʊˈkeɪ/ (OH-KAY). In British English: /ˌəʊkˈeɪ/ (ohk-AY). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊˈkeɪ/ (OH-KAY). In Australian English: /ˌəʊkˈeɪ/ (ohk-AY).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊˈkeɪ/ (OH-KAY), while in British English it's /ˌəʊkˈeɪ/ (ohk-AY).

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/ˈoʊˈkeɪ/

OH-KAY

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oʊo·keɪk

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