How do you pronounce "okay"?

In American English: /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ (oh-KAY). In British English: /ˌəʊkˈeɪ/ (ohk-AY). In Canadian English: /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ (oh-KAY). In Australian English: /əʊkˈeɪ/ (ohk-AY).

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

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

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/ˌoʊˈkeɪ/

oh-KAY

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oʊok·keɪay

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