How to pronounce Boca
Say it like BOH-kuh. Boca has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈboʊkə/BOH-kuh
UK British/ˈbəʊkə/BOH-kuh
- BOH
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boca pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Boca
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-kuh.
What does Boca mean?
proper noun
- A former settlement in Nevada County, California, United States.
Where does Boca come from?
Borrowed from Spanish boca.
Words that rhyme with Boca
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Boca.
Questions about saying Boca
How do you pronounce Boca?
Say BOH-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊkə/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Boca?
Boca has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · kuh.
Is Boca 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 /ˈbəʊkə/ (BOH-kuh).