How to pronounce moa
Say it like MOH-uh. Moa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay 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 moa
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-uh.
What does moa mean?
- Any of several species of large, extinct, flightless birds of the family Dinornithidae that were native to New Zealand; until its extinction, one species was the largest bird in the world.
Where does moa come from?
Borrowed from Māori moa, from Proto-Polynesian *moa (“fowl”).
Words that rhyme with moa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of moa.
Questions about saying moa
How do you pronounce moa?
Say MOH-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊə/. In British English it is /ˈməʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moa?
Moa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · uh.
Is moa 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 /ˈməʊə/ (MOH-uh).