How to pronounce mescal
Say it like meh-SKAL. Mescal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAL).
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- meh
- SKAL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mescal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SKALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of mescal
American and British speakers say mescal in essentially the same way: /mɛˈskæl/ in the US and /mɛˈskæl/ in the UK.
British respelling: meh-SKAL.
What does mescal mean?
- A Mexican alcoholic drink distilled from the fermented juice of the agave.
- The peyote cactus.
Where does mescal come from?
From Mexican Spanish mezcal, from Nahuatl or Classical Nahuatl mexcalli (“intoxicating drink made from fermented agave juice”), perhaps from metl (“maguey (agave)”) + ixcalli (“stew”).
Words that rhyme with mescal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mescal.
Questions about saying mescal
How do you pronounce mescal?
Say meh-SKAL. The American pronunciation is /mɛˈskæl/. In British English it is /mɛˈskæl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mescal?
Mescal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAL). Broken into parts: meh · SKAL.
Do Americans and Brits say mescal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɛˈskæl/ and the British form is /mɛˈskæl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.