How do you pronounce "rodeo"?

In American English: /ˈroʊdiːˌoʊ/ (ROHD-ee-oh). In British English: /ɹˈəʊdɪˌəʊ/ (R-ohd-i). In Canadian English: /ˈroʊdiːˌoʊ/ (ROHD-ee-oh). In Australian English: /ɹˈəʊdɪˌəʊ/ (R-ohd-i).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈroʊdiːˌoʊ/ (ROHD-ee-oh), while in British English it's /ɹˈəʊdɪˌəʊ/ (R-ohd-i).

How to Pronounce "rodeo"

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rodeo

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/ˈroʊdiːˌoʊ/

ROHD-ee-oh

Syllable Breakdown

roʊdro·iːd·oʊeo

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