How to pronounce endoparasite
Say it like en-doh-PER-uh-syte. Endoparasite has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PER).
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- en
- doh
- PER
- uh
- syte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endoparasite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 endoparasite
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: en-doh-PAR-uh-syte.
What does endoparasite mean?
- A parasite that lives inside the body of an organism, such as a tapeworm.
Where does endoparasite come from?
From endo- + parasite.
Questions about saying endoparasite
How do you pronounce endoparasite?
Say en-doh-PER-uh-syte. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛndoʊˈpɛrəˌsaɪt/. In British English it is /ˌɛndəʊˈpærəˌsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endoparasite?
Endoparasite has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PER). Broken into parts: en · doh · PER · uh · syte.
Is endoparasite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌɛndəʊˈpærəˌsaɪt/ (en-doh-PAR-uh-syte).