A guide to saying it correctly
How to Pronounce Mocha
The classic coffee and chocolate drink, pronounced with a clear 'ch' sound.
mocha
MOH-chuh
/ˈmoʊ.tʃə/ · mo · cha
Native US English · Kokoro neural TTS · 0:01
It's also used when describing desserts that combine coffee and chocolate flavors.
Where the word comes from
The word 'mocha' comes from the port city of Mocha in Yemen, which was historically a major center for coffee trade.
SourceEtymology cross-checked against Merriam-Webster.
Common ways people get it wrong
- MOH-kuh Some people might pronounce the 'ch' like a 'k' because of words like 'stomach', but in 'mocha', the 'ch' is always pronounced as in 'chair'.
Frequently asked
Is it 'mo-ka' or 'mo-cha'?
It's pronounced 'MO-chuh'. The 'ch' sound is like the 'ch' in 'chair' or 'chocolate'.
What is a mocha drink?
A mocha is a chocolate-flavored variant of a caffè latte, typically made with espresso, steamed milk, and chocolate syrup or powder.
