How do you pronounce "parasites"?

In American English: /ˈpɛrəˌsaɪts/ (PEHR-uh-seyets). In British English: /pˈaɹəsˌaɪts/ (P-ar). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛrəˌsʌɪts/ (PEHR-uh-suh-its). In Australian English: /pˈaɹəsˌaɪts/ (P-ar).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛrəˌsaɪts/ (PEHR-uh-seyets), while in British English it's /pˈaɹəsˌaɪts/ (P-ar).

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parasites

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/ˈpɛrəˌsaɪts/

PEHR-uh-seyets

Syllable Breakdown

pɛrpar·əa·saɪtssites

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