How do you pronounce "yo-yo"?

In American English: /jˈoʊjˈoʊ/ (Y-OHY). In British English: /jˈəʊjəʊ/ (Y-ohy). In Canadian English: /jˈoʊjˈoʊ/ (Y-OHY). In Australian English: /jˈəʊjˈəʊ/ (Y-OHY).

Is "yo-yo" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /jˈoʊjˈoʊ/ (Y-OHY), while in British English it's /jˈəʊjəʊ/ (Y-ohy).

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yo-yo

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/jˈoʊjˈoʊ/

Y-OHY

Syllable Breakdown

jyo·oʊjyo

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