How many syllables in "parasite"?

"parasite" has 3 sylaby (par - a - site).

How to divide "parasite"?

"parasite" divides into 3 parts: par · a · site.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (par... a... site) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sylaby

"parasite": 3 sylaby.

Sylaby:par·a·site

Główny akcent

PAR-a-site(par · a · site)● ○ ○

Stress in "parasite" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpær.ə.saɪt⁄

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IPAˈpær.ə.saɪt

Sylabypar·a·site

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How many syllables in "parasite"?: "parasite" has 3 sylaby (par - a - site).
How to divide "parasite"?: "parasite" divides into 3 parts: par · a · site.
Where is the stress in "parasite"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "parasite"?: Say each syllable slowly (par... a... site) and listen on SayItVid.