How to pronounce parasiticide
Say it like par-uh-SIT-ih-syde. Parasiticide has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIT).
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- par
- uh
- SIT
- ih
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parasiticide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- parGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of parasiticide
- 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-ih-syde.
What does parasiticide mean?
- Any substance used to kill parasites.
Where does parasiticide come from?
From parasite + -cide.
Questions about saying parasiticide
How do you pronounce parasiticide?
Say par-uh-SIT-ih-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˌpærəˈsɪtɪsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˌpærəˈsɪtɪsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parasiticide?
Parasiticide has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIT). Broken into parts: par · uh · SIT · ih · syde.
Is parasiticide 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 /ˌpærəˈsɪtɪsaɪd/ (par-uh-SIT-ih-syde).