How to Pronounce Mestizo

To pronounce "mestizo", say MEST-iz-o — 3 syllables, IPA /mɛsˈti.zoʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/mɛsˈti.zoʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mestizo”

"mestizo" has 3 syllables: mest-iz-o. It rhymes with piezo and cannizzo, if that helps it stick.

What does mestizo mean?

noun

  1. A person of mixed ancestry, especially one of Spanish and Native American heritage.

Words that rhyme with mestizo

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

piezocannizzodelpizzoparizopetrizzoresorizotrevizo

Related words

half-breedmixed-racemetisbiracialmixedcreamymixed-bloodhispanic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mestizo"?▾

"Mestizo" has 3 syllables: mest · iz · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "mestizo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mestizo" is /mɛsˈti.zoʊ/.

What does "mestizo" mean?▾

Mestizo: A person of mixed ancestry, especially one of Spanish and Native American heritage.

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