How to pronounce anoa
Say it like uh-NOH-uh. Anoa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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- uh
- NOH
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anoa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anoa
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-NOH-uh.
What does anoa mean?
- Either of two related species of small Indonesian water buffalo similar in appearance to deer; Bubalus quarlesi or Bubalus depressicornis.
Where does anoa come from?
From Indonesian anoa ultimately from Proto-Austronesian *qaNuaŋ via a Celebic language (cognates: Tagalog anwang and Ilocano nuang referring to the domesticated water buffalo).
Words that rhyme with anoa
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Questions about saying anoa
How do you pronounce anoa?
Say uh-NOH-uh. The American pronunciation is /əˈnoʊə/. In British English it is /əˈnəʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anoa?
Anoa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: uh · NOH · uh.
Is anoa pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əˈnəʊə/ (uh-NOH-uh).