How to pronounce mestizo
Say it like meh-STEE-zoh. Mestizo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEE).
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- meh
- STEE
- zoh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mestizo 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.
- STEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of mestizo
American and British speakers say mestizo in essentially the same way: /mɛˈstizoʊ/ in the US and /mɛˈstiːzoʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: meh-STEE-zoh.
What does mestizo mean?
- A person of mixed ancestry, especially one of Spanish and Native American heritage.
Where does mestizo come from?
Borrowed from Spanish mestizo, from Late Latin mixtīcius, from Latin mixtus (“mixed”).
Words that rhyme with mestizo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mestizo.
Questions about saying mestizo
How do you pronounce mestizo?
Say meh-STEE-zoh. The American pronunciation is /mɛˈstizoʊ/. In British English it is /mɛˈstiːzoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mestizo?
Mestizo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEE). Broken into parts: meh · STEE · zoh.
Do Americans and Brits say mestizo the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɛˈstizoʊ/ and the British form is /mɛˈstiːzoʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.