How to pronounce parasites
Say it like PER-uh-syts. Parasites has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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US American/ˈpɛrəˌsaɪts/PER-uh-syts
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- PER
- uh
- syts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parasites pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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.
- sytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does parasites mean?
noun
- plural of parasite How to pronounce parasite
- third-person singular simple present indicative of parasite How to pronounce parasite
Questions about saying parasites
How do you pronounce parasites?
Say PER-uh-syts. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrəˌsaɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parasites?
Parasites has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · uh · syts.