How to pronounce zoea
Say it like zoh-EE-uh. Zoea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE).
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- zoh
- EE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoea pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zoea
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zoh-EE-uh.
What does zoea mean?
- Alternative spelling of zoëa.
Words that rhyme with zoea
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zoea.
Questions about saying zoea
How do you pronounce zoea?
Say zoh-EE-uh. The American pronunciation is /zoʊˈiə/. In British English it is /zəʊˈiːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoea?
Zoea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE). Broken into parts: zoh · EE · uh.
Is zoea 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 /zəʊˈiːə/ (zoh-EE-uh).