How do you pronounce "polio"?

In American English: /ˈpoʊliːˌoʊ/ (POHL-ee-oh). In British English: /pˈəʊlɪəʊ/ (P-ohl-i). In Canadian English: /ˈpoʊliːˌoʊ/ (POHL-ee-oh). In Australian English: /pˈəʊlɪˌəʊ/ (P-ohl-i).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpoʊliːˌoʊ/ (POHL-ee-oh), while in British English it's /pˈəʊlɪəʊ/ (P-ohl-i).

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polio

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/ˈpoʊliːˌoʊ/

POHL-ee-oh

Syllable Breakdown

poʊlpo·iːl·oʊio

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