How do you pronounce "sago"?

In American English: /ˈseɪgoʊ/ (SAYG-oh). In British English: /sˈeɪɡəʊ/ (S-ayg). In Canadian English: /ˈseɪgoʊ/ (SAYG-oh). In Australian English: /sˈeɪɡəʊ/ (S-ayg).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈseɪgoʊ/ (SAYG-oh), while in British English it's /sˈeɪɡəʊ/ (S-ayg).

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sago

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/ˈseɪgoʊ/

SAYG-oh

Syllable Breakdown

seɪgsa·oʊgo

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