How many syllables in mosquito?

Syllables in mosquito

3

mos·qui·to

Mosquito has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say mosquito

Pronunciation/məˈskitoʊ/
3 syllables, mos-QUI-to · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say mosquito slowly and listen for each vowel sound: mos, qui, to. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in mosquito?
Mosquito has three syllables.
How do you divide mosquito into syllables?
Mosquito divides as mos-qui-to.
Which syllable is stressed in mosquito?
The second syllable (mos-QUI-to).

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