How to pronounce parasitic
Say it like per-uh-SIT-ik. Parasitic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIT).
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- per
- uh
- SIT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parasitic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of parasitic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: par-uh-SIT-ik.
What does parasitic mean?
- Of or pertaining to a biological or symbolic parasite.
- Drawing upon another organism for sustenance.
- Exploiting another for personal gain.
- A component of a circuit that does not show up in a circuit's schematic but does show up in the circuit's behavior.
Where does parasitic come from?
From parasite + -ic.
Words that rhyme with parasitic
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Questions about saying parasitic
How do you pronounce parasitic?
Say per-uh-SIT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛrəˈsɪtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpærəˈsɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parasitic?
Parasitic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIT). Broken into parts: per · uh · SIT · ik.
Is parasitic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌpærəˈsɪtɪk/ (par-uh-SIT-ik).