How to pronounce ectoparasite
Say it like ek-tuh-PER-uh-syte. Ectoparasite has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PER).
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- ek
- tuh
- PER
- uh
- syte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ectoparasite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- syteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ectoparasite
American and British speakers say ectoparasite in essentially the same way: /ˌɛktəˈpɛrəˌsaɪt/ in the US and /ˌɛktəʊˈpærəˌsaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-toh-PAR-uh-syte.
What does ectoparasite mean?
- A parasite that lives on the surface of a host organism; such as the Demodex mite, which lives in human hair and eyelashes.
Questions about saying ectoparasite
How do you pronounce ectoparasite?
Say ek-tuh-PER-uh-syte. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛktəˈpɛrəˌsaɪt/. In British English it is /ˌɛktəʊˈpærəˌsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ectoparasite?
Ectoparasite has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PER). Broken into parts: ek · tuh · PER · uh · syte.
Do Americans and Brits say ectoparasite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛktəˈpɛrəˌsaɪt/ and the British form is /ˌɛktəʊˈpærəˌsaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.