How do you pronounce "zero"?

In American English: /ˈziːroʊ/ (ZEER-oh). In British English: /zˈɪəɹəʊ/ (Z-i-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈziːroʊ/ (ZEER-oh). In Australian English: /zˈiəɹəʊ/ (Z-ee-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈziːroʊ/ (ZEER-oh), while in British English it's /zˈɪəɹəʊ/ (Z-i-uhr).

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zero

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/ˈziːroʊ/

ZEER-oh

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ziːrze·oʊro

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