Hyphenation of parasite

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word parasite? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

par-a-site

Definitions of parasite:

1.
An animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant)
It obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host
2.
A follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage

Synonyms of parasite:

noun organism, being
noun leech, sponge, sponger, follower

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