Is it really whoa, or is your friend correct with woah? The answer has to do with horses, sailors, and Keanu Reeves. Which Is Correct: “Whoa” or “Woah”? The difference between whoa and woah only involves spelling. Both words are pronounced the same way (rhyming with doe and mow). More @Wikipedia
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