How to pronounce mosquitoes
Say it like muh-SKEE-tohz. Mosquitoes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKEE).
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- muh
- SKEE
- tohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mosquitoes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SKEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of mosquitoes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: muh-SKEE-tohz.
What does mosquitoes mean?
- plural of mosquito. How to pronounce mosquito
Questions about saying mosquitoes
How do you pronounce mosquitoes?
Say muh-SKEE-tohz. The American pronunciation is /məˈskitoʊz/. In British English it is /məˈskiːtəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mosquitoes?
Mosquitoes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKEE). Broken into parts: muh · SKEE · tohz.
Is mosquitoes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /məˈskiːtəʊz/ (muh-SKEE-tohz).