How to Pronounce "mesquite"
word
ˈmɛsˌkit
mes-KEET
mɛskˈiːt
mes-KEET
Definition
A mesquite is a type of tree or shrub found mostly in the southwestern United States and Mexico, known for its hard wood and sweet pods. The wood is often used for barbecue and the pods can be eaten or ground into flour.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɛsˌkit
British English
mɛskˈiːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mes-KEET
UK
mes-KEET
Listen in Context
The mesquite tree grows well in hot, dry places.
Farmers use mesquite wood for making fences.
The pods from the mesquite can be ground into flour.
Texas barbecue often uses mesquite to give the meat a smoky flavor.