How do you pronounce "zoe"?

In American English: /ˈzoʊi/ (ZOH-ee). In British English: /zˈəʊi/ (Z-oh). In Canadian English: /ˈzoʊi/ (ZOH-ee). In Australian English: /zˈəʊi/ (Z-oh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈzoʊi/ (ZOH-ee), while in British English it's /zˈəʊi/ (Z-oh).

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zoe

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/ˈzoʊi/

ZOH-ee

Syllable Breakdown

zoʊz·ioe

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