How do you pronounce "pesto"?

In American English: /pˈɛstoʊ/ (P-ehst). In British English: /pˈɛstəʊ/ (P-ehst). In Canadian English: /pˈɛstoʊ/ (P-ehst). In Australian English: /pˈɛstəʊ/ (P-ehst).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /pˈɛstoʊ/ (P-ehst), while in British English it's /pˈɛstəʊ/ (P-ehst).

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pesto

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/pˈɛstoʊ/

P-ehst

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ppe·ɛststo

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