How to pronounce kleptoparasitism
Say it like klep-toh-PER-uh-sih-tiz-um. Kleptoparasitism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PER).
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- klep
- toh
- PER
- uh
- sih
- tiz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kleptoparasitism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tohKeep 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kleptoparasitism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: klep-toh-PAR-uh-sih-tih-zum.
What does kleptoparasitism mean?
- The parasitic theft of captured prey, nest material, etc., from animals of the same or another species.
Where does kleptoparasitism come from?
From klepto- (prefix meaning ‘stealing, theft’) + parasitism.
Questions about saying kleptoparasitism
How do you pronounce kleptoparasitism?
Say klep-toh-PER-uh-sih-tiz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌklɛptoʊˈpɛrəsɪˌtɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌklɛptəʊˈpærəsɪtɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kleptoparasitism?
Kleptoparasitism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PER). Broken into parts: klep · toh · PER · uh · sih · tiz · um.
Is kleptoparasitism 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 /ˌklɛptəʊˈpærəsɪtɪzəm/ (klep-toh-PAR-uh-sih-tih-zum).