How to pronounce ecology
Say it like ih-KOL-uh-jee. Ecology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOL).
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- ih
- KOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ecology 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.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ecology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ih-KOL-uh-jee.
What does ecology mean?
- the environment as it relates to living organisms“it changed the ecology of the island”
- the branch of biology concerned with the relations between organisms and their environment
Words that rhyme with ecology
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ecology.
Questions about saying ecology
How do you pronounce ecology?
Say ih-KOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈkɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ɪˈkɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ecology?
Ecology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOL). Broken into parts: ih · KOL · uh · jee.
Is ecology 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 /ɪˈkɒlədʒi/ (ih-KOL-uh-jee).