How to pronounce noa
Say it like NOH-uh. Noa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of noa
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH-uh.
What does noa mean?
- Non-taboo; serving to replace a taboo name or term.
- Non-sacred; such that it must be kept separate from what is taboo.
Where does noa come from?
From the Polynesian term noa, e.g.
Words that rhyme with noa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of noa.
Questions about saying noa
How do you pronounce noa?
Say NOH-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊə/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noa?
Noa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · uh.
Is noa 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 /ˈnəʊə/ (NOH-uh).