How to Pronounce "parasites"
word
/ˈpɛɹəˌsaɪts/
PAIR-uh-syts
/pˈæɹəsˌaɪts/
PARR-uh-syts
Definition
Living things that survive by living on or inside other living beings and taking their food or resources, often harming the host. The word can also be used for people who take advantage of others without giving anything back.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɛɹəˌsaɪts/
British English
/pˈæɹəsˌaɪts/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAIR-uh-syts
UK
PARR-uh-syts
Listen in Context
Parasites can live inside animals or humans.
Some parasites are too small to see without a microscope.
Parasites need a host to survive.
Doctors sometimes find parasites during a routine checkup.