How to Pronounce "mosquito"
word
/məˈskitoʊ/
muh-SKEE-toh
/məskˈiːtəʊ/
muh-SKEE-toh
Definition
A mosquito is a small flying insect that bites people and animals to drink their blood. Mosquito bites can itch and sometimes spread diseases.
IPA Transcription
American English
/məˈskitoʊ/
British English
/məskˈiːtəʊ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
muh-SKEE-toh
UK
muh-SKEE-toh
Listen in Context
A mosquito bit me last night.
There is a mosquito in my room.
I use a net to keep mosquitoes away.
Ugh, another mosquito buzzing in my ear!