How to Pronounce "parasitic"
word
ˌpɛɹəˈsɪtɪk
pair-uh-SIT-ik
pˌæɹəsˈɪtɪk
par-uh-SIT-ik
Definition
Describes an organism or person that lives off another by taking resources without giving anything back. It can refer to biological parasites or people who take advantage of others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɛɹəˈsɪtɪk
British English
pˌæɹəsˈɪtɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pair-uh-SIT-ik
UK
par-uh-SIT-ik
Listen in Context
Mosquitoes can have parasitic relationships with humans.
Tapeworms are parasitic creatures.
That plant shows parasitic behavior on its host tree.
Some people see freeloaders as having a parasitic attitude.