Como Pronunciar "mesquite"

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mes-KEET

Definição

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.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈmɛsˌkit

Inglês Britânico

mɛskˈiːt

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

mes-KEET

Ouça em Contexto

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.