How to pronounce moxa
Say it like MAHK-suh. Moxa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAHK).
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US American/ˈmɑksə/MAHK-suh
UK British/ˈmɒksə/MOK-suh
- MAHK
- suh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moxa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of moxa
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOK-suh.
What does moxa mean?
noun
- A woolly material obtained from the dried leaves of an Asian species of mugwort, such as Artemisia argyi, as used in moxibustion.
- Any other substance used in moxibustion.
Questions about saying moxa
How do you pronounce moxa?
Say MAHK-suh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑksə/. In British English it is /ˈmɒksə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moxa?
Moxa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAHK). Broken into parts: MAHK · suh.
Is moxa pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈmɒksə/ (MOK-suh).