How to Pronounce "mosquitoes"
word
/məˈskitoʊz/
muh-SKEE-tohz
/məskˈiːtəʊz/
muh-SKEE-tohz
Definition
Small flying insects that bite people and animals to suck blood. They can cause itchy bumps and sometimes spread diseases.
IPA Transcription
American English
/məˈskitoʊz/
British English
/məskˈiːtəʊz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
muh-SKEE-tohz
UK
muh-SKEE-tohz
Listen in Context
Mosquitoes bite people at night.
There are many mosquitoes near the river.
Mosquitoes can spread diseases like malaria.
I'm getting eaten alive by mosquitoes out here!