To pronounce "parasite", say PAR-as-it-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/
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"parasite" has 4 syllables: par-as-it-e. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Parasite" has 4 syllables: par · as · it · e.
The IPA transcription of "parasite" is /ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/.
Parasite: A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back.
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