How do you pronounce "yoga"?

In American English: /ˈjoʊgə/ (YOHG-uh). In British English: /jˈəʊgə/ (Y-ohg). In Canadian English: /ˈjoʊgə/ (YOHG-uh). In Australian English: /jˈəʊɡə/ (Y-ohg).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈjoʊgə/ (YOHG-uh), while in British English it's /jˈəʊgə/ (Y-ohg).

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/ˈjoʊgə/

YOHG-uh

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joʊgyo·əga

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