How to pronounce moka
Say it like MOH-kuh. Moka has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moka 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 moka
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-kuh.
What does moka mean?
- A moka pot.
- A ritualized system of exchange in the Mount Hagen area of Papua New Guinea, involving reciprocal gifts of pigs that regulate social status.
Where does moka come from?
Probably from Italian moka.
Words that rhyme with moka
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of moka.
Words that sound like moka
Questions about saying moka
How do you pronounce moka?
Say MOH-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊkə/. In British English it is /ˈməʊkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moka?
Moka has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · kuh.
Is moka 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 /ˈməʊkə/ (MOH-kuh).
What words sound the same as moka?
Moka sounds the same as mocha in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.