How do you pronounce "waco"?

In American English: /ˈweɪkoʊ/ (WAYK-oh). In British English: /wˈeɪkəʊ/ (W-ayk). In Canadian English: /ˈweɪkoʊ/ (WAYK-oh). In Australian English: /wˈeɪkəʊ/ (W-ayk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈweɪkoʊ/ (WAYK-oh), while in British English it's /wˈeɪkəʊ/ (W-ayk).

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waco

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/ˈweɪkoʊ/

WAYK-oh

Syllable Breakdown

weɪkwa·oʊco

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