How to pronounce koa
Say it like KOH-uh. Koa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Koa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay 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 koa
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-uh.
What does koa mean?
- A large tree of species Acacia koa (family Fabaceae) which is endemic to and common on the islands of Hawaii; or the wood of this tree.
Where does koa come from?
Borrowed from Hawaiian koa.
Words that rhyme with koa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of koa.
Questions about saying koa
How do you pronounce koa?
Say KOH-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊə/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in koa?
Koa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · uh.
Is koa 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 /ˈkəʊə/ (KOH-uh).