How to pronounce hyperparasite
Say it like hy-per-PAR-uh-syte. Hyperparasite has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAR).
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- hy
- per
- PAR
- uh
- syte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperparasite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- syteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of hyperparasite
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hy-puh-PAR-uh-syte.
What does hyperparasite mean?
- Any parasite whose host is a parasite.
- An insect that parasitizes another parasitic insect.
Where does hyperparasite come from?
From hyper- (prefix meaning ‘over, above, or beyond’) + parasite.
Questions about saying hyperparasite
How do you pronounce hyperparasite?
Say hy-per-PAR-uh-syte. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpɚˈpærəsaɪt/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəˈpærəsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperparasite?
Hyperparasite has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAR). Broken into parts: hy · per · PAR · uh · syte.
Is hyperparasite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌhaɪpəˈpærəsaɪt/ (hy-puh-PAR-uh-syte).