How to Pronounce Moa

To pronounce "moa", say MOA — one syllable, IPA /ˈmoə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈmoə/

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What does moa mean?

noun

  1. Any of several species of large, extinct, flightless birds of the family Dinornithidae that were native to New Zealand; until its extinction, one species was the largest bird in the world.

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How many syllables are in "moa"?

"Moa" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "moa"?

The IPA transcription of "moa" is /ˈmoə/.

What does "moa" mean?

Moa: Any of several species of large, extinct, flightless birds of the family Dinornithidae that were native to New Zealand; until its extinction, one species was the largest bird in the world.

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