how to pronounce parasitic

/ˌpæɹ.əˈsɪt.ɪk/

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parasitic is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of parasitic in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… malaria but a range of parasitic worms …”

meanings of parasitic

adjective:

Exploiting another for personal gain.
Drawing upon another organism for sustenance.
Of or pertaining to a biological or symbolic parasite.

noun:

A component of a circuit that does not show up in a circuit's schematic but does show up in the circuit's behavior.

parasitic frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word parasitic occurs in english on average 2.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.