How do you pronounce "goa"?

In American English: /ˈgoʊə/ (GOH-uh). In British English: /ɡˈəʊə/ (G-oh). In Canadian English: /ˈgoʊə/ (GOH-uh). In Australian English: /ɡˈəʊə/ (G-oh).

Is "goa" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgoʊə/ (GOH-uh), while in British English it's /ɡˈəʊə/ (G-oh).

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goa

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/ˈgoʊə/

GOH-uh

Syllable Breakdown

goʊg·əoa

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