How do you pronounce "rio"?

In American English: /ˈriːoʊ/ (REE-oh). In British English: /ɹˈiːəʊ/ (R-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈriːoʊ/ (REE-oh). In Australian English: /ɹˈiːəʊ/ (R-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈriːoʊ/ (REE-oh), while in British English it's /ɹˈiːəʊ/ (R-ee).

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rio

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/ˈriːoʊ/

REE-oh

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riːr·oʊio

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