How do you pronounce "waldo"?

In American English: /ˈwɑːldoʊ/ (WAHLD-oh). In British English: /wˈɒldəʊ/ (W-old). In Canadian English: /ˈwɑːldoʊ/ (WAHLD-oh). In Australian English: /wˈɒldəʊ/ (W-old).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɑːldoʊ/ (WAHLD-oh), while in British English it's /wˈɒldəʊ/ (W-old).

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waldo

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/ˈwɑːldoʊ/

WAHLD-oh

Syllable Breakdown

wɑːldwal·oʊdo

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