How to pronounce ecocide
Say it like EE-koh-syde. Ecocide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- koh
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ecocide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ecocide
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EE-koh-syde.
What does ecocide mean?
- The complete destruction of an ecosystem due to human activities, such as due to exploitation of resources, nuclear warfare, or the dumping of harmful chemicals.
Where does ecocide come from?
From eco- + -cide. First used in 1969 by the American plant biologist Arthur Galston to refer to the willful destruction of the environment with Agent Orange.
Questions about saying ecocide
How do you pronounce ecocide?
Say EE-koh-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈikoʊsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈiːkəʊsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ecocide?
Ecocide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · koh · syde.
Is ecocide pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈiːkəʊsaɪd/ (EE-koh-syde).