How to Pronounce Ectoparasite

To pronounce "ectoparasite", say ECT-op-ar-as-it-e — 6 syllables, IPA /ˌɛktə(ʊ)ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˌɛktə(ʊ)ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ectoparasite”

"ectoparasite" has 6 syllables: ect-op-ar-as-it-e.

What does ectoparasite mean?

noun

  1. A parasite that lives on the surface of a host organism; such as the Demodex mite, which lives in human hair and eyelashes.

Antonyms

endoparasite

Related words

ectozoonepizoonectozoaepizoaexoparasiteentoparasiteendoparasitehyperparasite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ectoparasite"?▾

"Ectoparasite" has 6 syllables: ect · op · ar · as · it · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "ectoparasite"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ectoparasite" is /ˌɛktə(ʊ)ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/.

What does "ectoparasite" mean?▾

Ectoparasite: A parasite that lives on the surface of a host organism; such as the Demodex mite, which lives in human hair and eyelashes.

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