How do you pronounce "photo"?

In American English: /ˈfoʊˌtoʊ/ (FOH-toh). In British English: /fˈəʊtˌəʊ/ (F-oht). In Canadian English: /ˈfoʊˌtoʊ/ (FOH-toh). In Australian English: /fˈəʊtəʊ/ (F-oht).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfoʊˌtoʊ/ (FOH-toh), while in British English it's /fˈəʊtˌəʊ/ (F-oht).

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photo

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/ˈfoʊˌtoʊ/

FOH-toh

Syllable Breakdown

foʊpho·toʊto

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