How do you pronounce "washoe"?

In American English: /ˈwɑːˌʃoʊ/ (WAH-shoh). In British English: /wˈɒʃuː/ (W-osh). In Canadian English: /ˈwɑːˌʃoʊ/ (WAH-shoh). In Australian English: /wˈɒʃuː/ (W-osh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɑːˌʃoʊ/ (WAH-shoh), while in British English it's /wˈɒʃuː/ (W-osh).

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washoe

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/ˈwɑːˌʃoʊ/

WAH-shoh

Syllable Breakdown

wɑːwas·ʃoʊhoe

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