English pronunciation · Words Starting with M
Mosquito Pronunciation
Mosquito is pronounced muh-SKEE-toh, IPA /məˈskitoʊ/.
muh-SKEE-toh
US /məˈskitoʊ/ · UK /məˈskiːtəʊ/
Syllables: muh · SKEE · toh (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun: A small flying insect whose bite leaves an itchy swelling.
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Mosquito in a Sentence
- A mosquito kept us awake half the night.
- Mosquito nets hang over both beds.
- The pond is a mosquito breeding ground.
Common Mispronunciations of Mosquito
Not muh-SKWEE-toh
No w sound belongs in this word. English keeps the Spanish reading of qu as a plain k.
Not MAH-skee-toh
The middle beat, SKEE, carries the force and the opening muh is a throwaway.
Tip: Three beats, muh-SKEE-toh. The plural is usually mosquitoes with an e.
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