How to pronounce Goa
Say it like GOH-uh. Goa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH).
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- GOH
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHSay 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 Goa
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOH-uh.
What does Goa mean?
- a state of southwestern India; a former Portuguese colony
Where does Goa come from?
Unknown, possibly from Tibetan [script needed] (dgoba).
Words that rhyme with Goa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Goa.
Questions about saying Goa
How do you pronounce Goa?
Say GOH-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊə/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Goa?
Goa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH). Broken into parts: GOH · uh.
Is Goa 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 /ˈɡəʊə/ (GOH-uh).