How to Pronounce Ectoparasites

To pronounce "ectoparasites", say ECT-op-ar-as-it-es — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

ECT-op-ar-as-it-es

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"ectoparasites" has 6 syllables: ect-op-ar-as-it-es.

What does ectoparasites 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

ectozoonepizoonectozoaepizoaparasitesendoparasiteectoproctaparasitosis

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How many syllables are in "ectoparasites"?▾

"Ectoparasites" has 6 syllables: ect · op · ar · as · it · es.

What does "ectoparasites" mean?▾

Ectoparasites: 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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