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How to pronounce “parasite”

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Pronunciation guide for parasite

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of parasite with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Are Life-Saving Medicines Hiding in the World’s Coldest Places?the parasite responsible for the majority of malaria cases.
Definition summary: (biology) An organism that lives on or in another organism of a different species, deriving benefit from living on or in that other organism, while not contributing towards that other organism sufficiently to cover the cost to that other organism.

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Are Life-Saving Medicines Hiding in the World’s Coldest Places?

the parasite responsible for the majority of malaria cases.

[Noun]
(biology) An organism that lives on or in another organism of a different species, deriving benefit from living on or in that other organism, while not contributing towards that other organism sufficiently to cover the cost to that other organism.
(derogatory) A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back. [from 16th c.]
(derogatory) A sycophant or hanger-on.
(literary, poetic) A climbing plant which is supported by a wall, trellis etc. [from 19th c.]
(historical) A retainer or companion of an ancient Celtic warrior, who praised him in song or poetry at gatherings; a bard.
(aviation) A component of a composite aircraft which is carried aloft and air-launched by a larger carrier aircraft or mother ship to support the primary mission of the carrier; a parasite aircraft.
(retail, used attributively) An isolated (FSDU) (freestanding display unit )
[Verb]
(rare) To parasitize.

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