How to pronounce overparasitized
Say it like oh-ver-PAR-uh-sy-tyzd. Overparasitized has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAR).
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- oh
- ver
- PAR
- uh
- sy
- tyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overparasitized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep 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.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of overparasitized
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vuh-PAR-uh-sy-tyzd.
What does overparasitized mean?
- Excessively parasitized; affected by an unusually large number or intensity of parasites, often resulting in harm or reduced viability.
Where does overparasitized come from?
From over- + parasitized.
Questions about saying overparasitized
How do you pronounce overparasitized?
Say oh-ver-PAR-uh-sy-tyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈpærəsaɪˌtaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈpærəsaɪˌtaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overparasitized?
Overparasitized has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAR). Broken into parts: oh · ver · PAR · uh · sy · tyzd.
Is overparasitized 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 /ˌəʊvəˈpærəsaɪˌtaɪzd/ (oh-vuh-PAR-uh-sy-tyzd).