How do you pronounce "stereo"?

In American English: /ˈstɛriːˌoʊ/ (STEHR-ee-oh). In British English: /stˈɛɹɪˌəʊ/ (ST-ehr-i). In Canadian English: /ˈstɛriːˌoʊ/ (STEHR-ee-oh). In Australian English: /stˈɛɹɪˌəʊ/ (ST-ehr-i).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstɛriːˌoʊ/ (STEHR-ee-oh), while in British English it's /stˈɛɹɪˌəʊ/ (ST-ehr-i).

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stereo

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/ˈstɛriːˌoʊ/

STEHR-ee-oh

Syllable Breakdown

stɛrs·iːte·oʊreo

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