How to pronounce moe
Say it like MOH. Moe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce moe. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moe 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.
American vs British pronunciation of moe
- American English uses 1 syllable and British English 2.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-ay.
What does moe mean?
- Strong interest in, and especially fetishistic attraction towards, fictional characters in anime, manga, video games, and/or similar media.
- Cute, adorable. (of fictional characters in anime, manga, video games, and/or similar media)
- A close friend; a nigga, homie or bro.
Words that rhyme with moe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of moe.
Words that sound like moe
Questions about saying moe
How do you pronounce moe?
Say MOH. The American pronunciation is /moʊ/. In British English it is /ˈməʊeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moe?
Moe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MOH.
Is moe pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 1 syllable and British English 2. The British form is /ˈməʊeɪ/ (MOH-ay).
What words sound the same as moe?
Moe sounds the same as mo, mow in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.