How do you pronounce "parasite"?

In American English: /ˈpɛrəˌsaɪt/ (PEHR-uh-seyet). In British English: /pˈaɹəsˌaɪt/ (P-ar). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛrəˌsʌɪt/ (PEHR-uh-suh-it). In Australian English: /pˈaɹəsˌaɪt/ (P-ar).

Is "parasite" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛrəˌsaɪt/ (PEHR-uh-seyet), while in British English it's /pˈaɹəsˌaɪt/ (P-ar).

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parasite

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/ˈpɛrəˌsaɪt/

PEHR-uh-seyet

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pɛrpar·əa·saɪtsite

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