How to pronounce goya
Say it like GOY-uh. Goya has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOY).
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- GOY
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goya pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of goya
American and British speakers say goya in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɔɪə/ in the US and /ˈɡɔɪə/ in the UK.
British respelling: GOY-uh.
What does goya mean?
- bitter melon (edible fruit, especially as it is eaten by Okinawans)
Words that rhyme with goya
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of goya.
Questions about saying goya
How do you pronounce goya?
Say GOY-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɔɪə/. In British English it is /ˈɡɔɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goya?
Goya has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOY). Broken into parts: GOY · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say goya the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɔɪə/ and the British form is /ˈɡɔɪə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.