How to pronounce moab
Say it like MOH-ab. Moab has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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US American/ˈmoʊæb/MOH-ab
UK British/ˈməʊæb/MOH-ab
- MOH
- ab
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moab 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.
- abKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of moab
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-ab.
What does moab mean?
noun
- Alternative form of MOAB.
Questions about saying moab
How do you pronounce moab?
Say MOH-ab. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊæb/. In British English it is /ˈməʊæb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moab?
Moab has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · ab.
Is moab 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 /ˈməʊæb/ (MOH-ab).