How to pronounce mocha
Say it like MOH-kuh. Mocha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mocha 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mocha
American and British speakers say mocha in essentially the same way: /ˈmoʊkə/ in the US and /ˈmɒkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOK-uh.
What does mocha mean?
- A coffee drink with chocolate syrup added, or a serving thereof.
- A flavor that combines coffee and chocolate.“mocha fudge”
- A dark brown color, like that of mocha coffee.
- Of a dark brown color, like that of mocha coffee.
Where does mocha come from?
The beans often had a chocolaty flavor, hence by extension came to refer to any coffee with a chocolate flavor, or any mixture of coffee and chocolate flavors, notably coffee with chocolate syrup added.
Words that rhyme with mocha
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mocha.
Questions about saying mocha
How do you pronounce mocha?
Say MOH-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊkə/. In British English it is /ˈmɒkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mocha?
Mocha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say mocha the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmoʊkə/ and the British form is /ˈmɒkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.