How many syllables in parasite?

Syllables in parasite

3

par·a·site

Parasite has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say parasite

Pronunciation/ˈpɛɹəˌsaɪt/
3 syllables, PAR-a-site · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say parasite slowly and listen for each vowel sound: par, a, site. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in parasite?
Parasite has three syllables.
How do you divide parasite into syllables?
Parasite divides as par-a-site.
Which syllable is stressed in parasite?
The first syllable (PAR-a-site).

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