How to pronounce paratenic
Say it like par-uh-TEN-ik. Paratenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEN).
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- par
- uh
- TEN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paratenic 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.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of paratenic
American and British speakers say paratenic in essentially the same way: /ˌpærəˈtɛnɪk/ in the US and /ˌpærəˈtɛnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: par-uh-TEN-ik.
What does paratenic mean?
- Not needed for the development of the parasite, but nevertheless serving to maintain the parasite's life cycle.
Words that rhyme with paratenic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paratenic.
- schizophrenic
- pathogenic
- photogenic
- anthropogenic
- carcinogenic
- cryogenic
- hallucinogenic
- eugenic
- psychogenic
- allergenic
Questions about saying paratenic
How do you pronounce paratenic?
Say par-uh-TEN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpærəˈtɛnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpærəˈtɛnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paratenic?
Paratenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEN). Broken into parts: par · uh · TEN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say paratenic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpærəˈtɛnɪk/ and the British form is /ˌpærəˈtɛnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.