How to pronounce mousquetaire
Say it like moo-skih-TAIR. Mousquetaire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAIR).
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- moo
- skih
- TAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mousquetaire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- skihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of mousquetaire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: moo-skih-TAIR.
What does mousquetaire mean?
- A mousquetaire cuff or mousquetaire glove, or other article of dress imagined to resemble those worn by the French mosquetaires.
Where does mousquetaire come from?
Borrowed from Middle French mousquetaire.
Words that rhyme with mousquetaire
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mousquetaire.
Questions about saying mousquetaire
How do you pronounce mousquetaire?
Say moo-skih-TAIR. The American pronunciation is /ˌmuskɪˈtɛr/. In British English it is /ˌmuːskɪˈtɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mousquetaire?
Mousquetaire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAIR). Broken into parts: moo · skih · TAIR.
Is mousquetaire pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌmuːskɪˈtɛə/ (moo-skih-TAIR).