How to pronounce zoa
Say it like ZOH-uh. Zoa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH).
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- ZOH
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZOHSay 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 zoa
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZOH-uh.
What does zoa mean?
- plural of zoon
- plural of zoön
Words that rhyme with zoa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zoa.
Questions about saying zoa
How do you pronounce zoa?
Say ZOH-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈzoʊə/. In British English it is /ˈzəʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoa?
Zoa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH). Broken into parts: ZOH · uh.
Is zoa 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 /ˈzəʊə/ (ZOH-uh).