How to pronounce mosquitos
Say it like muh-SKEE-tohz. Mosquitos 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
Mosquitos 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 mosquitos
- 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 mosquitos mean?
- plural of mosquito How to pronounce mosquito
- third-person singular simple present indicative of mosquito How to pronounce mosquito
Questions about saying mosquitos
How do you pronounce mosquitos?
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 mosquitos?
Mosquitos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKEE). Broken into parts: muh · SKEE · tohz.
Is mosquitos 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).