How to Pronounce Boa

To pronounce "boa", say BOA — one syllable, IPA /ˈbəʊ.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈbəʊ.ə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “boa”

"boa" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with shoah and goa, if that helps it stick.

What does boa mean?

noun

  1. Any of a group of large American snakes, of the genus Boa, subfamily Boinae, or family Boidae, including the boa constrictor, the emperor boa of Mexico, and the chevalier boa of Peru.
  2. (plural "boas") A type of scarf typically made from feathers.

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Words that rhyme with boa

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shoahgoabaidoatoasapoaachoaaircoa

Related words

snakeconstrictorscarfneckwearfobcorsoundright

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "boa"?▾

"Boa" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "boa"?▾

The IPA transcription of "boa" is /ˈbəʊ.ə/.

What does "boa" mean?▾

Boa: Any of a group of large American snakes, of the genus Boa, subfamily Boinae, or family Boidae, including the boa constrictor, the emperor boa of Mexico, and the chevalier boa of Peru.

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