How many syllables in parasites?

Syllables in parasites

3

par·a·sites

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

How to say parasites

Pronunciation/ˈpɛɹəˌsaɪts/
3 syllables, PAR-a-sites · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

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

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Questions

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

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