How do you pronounce "veto"?

In American English: /ˈviːˌtoʊ/ (VEE-toh). In British English: /vˈiːtəʊ/ (V-eet). In Canadian English: /ˈviːˌtoʊ/ (VEE-toh). In Australian English: /vˈiːtəʊ/ (V-eet).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈviːˌtoʊ/ (VEE-toh), while in British English it's /vˈiːtəʊ/ (V-eet).

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veto

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/ˈviːˌtoʊ/

VEE-toh

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viːve·toʊto

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