Como Pronunciar "parasite"

word

/ˈpɛɹəˌsaɪt/

PA-ruh-syt

/pˈæɹəsˌaɪt/

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Definição

A parasite is a living organism that lives on or inside another living being and gets its food from it, often causing harm. Sometimes, the term is also used to describe a person who takes advantage of others without giving anything back.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

/ˈpɛɹəˌsaɪt/

Inglês Britânico

/pˈæɹəsˌaɪt/

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

PA-ruh-syt

Ouça em Contexto

A tapeworm is a common parasite found in animals.

The doctor explained how a parasite lives inside the body.

A mosquito can carry a dangerous parasite that causes malaria.

Some people call him a parasite because he never works and just lives off his friends.