How to pronounce ecological
Say it like ee-kuh-LAH-jih-kul. Ecological has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH).
- ee
- kuh
- LAH
- jih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ecological pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ecological
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ee-kuh-LOJ-ih-kul.
What does ecological mean?
- Relating to ecology, the interrelationships of organisms and their environment.
- Not harmful to the environment.
Where does ecological come from?
From ecology + -ical.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- ecologic
- bionomical
- bionomic
Words that rhyme with ecological
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ecological.
- biological
- psychological
- technological
- geological
- ideological
- theological
- archaeological
- neurological
- physiological
- chronological
Questions about saying ecological
How do you pronounce ecological?
Say ee-kuh-LAH-jih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ikəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ecological?
Ecological has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH). Broken into parts: ee · kuh · LAH · jih · kul.
Is ecological pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (ee-kuh-LOJ-ih-kul).