How to pronounce loa
Say it like LOH-uh. Loa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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- LOH
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHSay 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 loa
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH-uh.
What does loa mean?
- In the voodoo religion, a spirit intermediary between Bondye (the creator god) and human beings.
Where does loa come from?
Borrowed from Haitian Creole lwa.
Words that rhyme with loa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of loa.
Questions about saying loa
How do you pronounce loa?
Say LOH-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊə/. In British English it is /ˈləʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loa?
Loa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · uh.
Is loa 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 /ˈləʊə/ (LOH-uh).