How to pronounce parasitism
Say it like PAR-uh-sy-tiz-um. Parasitism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- uh
- sy
- tiz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parasitism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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.
- 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 parasitism
American and British speakers say parasitism in essentially the same way: /ˈpærəsaɪˌtɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈpærəsaɪˌtɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAR-uh-sy-tiz-um.
What does parasitism mean?
- Interaction between two organisms, in which one organism (the parasite) benefits and the other (the host) is harmed.
- A similar interaction between people or things.“We accused her of parasitism in taking his hard-earned money for new dresses.”
Where does parasitism come from?
From parasite + -ism.
Questions about saying parasitism
How do you pronounce parasitism?
Say PAR-uh-sy-tiz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈpærəsaɪˌtɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈpærəsaɪˌtɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parasitism?
Parasitism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · uh · sy · tiz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say parasitism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpærəsaɪˌtɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈpærəsaɪˌtɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.