How to pronounce ecologist
Say it like ih-KOL-uh-jist. Ecologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOL).
- ih
- KOL
- uh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ecologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ecologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ee-KOL-uh-jist.
What does ecologist mean?
- A scholar of ecology.
- An environmentalist (one who advocates for the protection of the environment).
Where does ecologist come from?
From eco- + -logist. The less common sense “environmentalist” might be from association with deep ecology, or influenced by Romance-language equivalents such as Spanish ecologista (“environmentalist”).
Words that rhyme with ecologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ecologist.
- biologist
- archaeologist
- dermatologist
- sociologist
- meteorologist
- cardiologist
- technologist
- oncologist
- ophthalmologist
- radiologist
Questions about saying ecologist
How do you pronounce ecologist?
Say ih-KOL-uh-jist. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈkɑlədʒɪst/. In British English it is /iːˈkɒlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ecologist?
Ecologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOL). Broken into parts: ih · KOL · uh · jist.
Is ecologist 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 /iːˈkɒlədʒɪst/ (ee-KOL-uh-jist).