How to pronounce koha
Say it like KOH-huh. Koha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkoʊhə/KOH-huh
UK British/ˈkəʊhə/KOH-huh
- KOH
- huh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Koha 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.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of koha
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-huh.
What does koha mean?
noun
- A Māori tradition of reciprocal giving of gifts.
- A voluntary donation given for a service that has been provided.
- The koel (Eudynamys), a genus of cuckoos from Asia, Australia, and the Pacific with a distinctive loud call; specifically, the Asian koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus).
Where does koha come from?
Borrowed from Māori koha (“regard, respect; gift, present”).
Words that rhyme with koha
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of koha.
Questions about saying koha
How do you pronounce koha?
Say KOH-huh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊhə/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊhə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in koha?
Koha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · huh.
Is koha 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 /ˈkəʊhə/ (KOH-huh).