How to pronounce ecotone
Say it like EE-kuh-tohn. Ecotone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈikətoʊn/EE-kuh-tohn
UK British/ˈiːkətəʊn/EE-kuh-tohn
- EE
- kuh
- tohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ecotone 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ecotone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EE-kuh-tohn.
What does ecotone mean?
noun
- A transition area between two adjacent ecological communities (ecosystems).
Questions about saying ecotone
How do you pronounce ecotone?
Say EE-kuh-tohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈikətoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈiːkətəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ecotone?
Ecotone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · kuh · tohn.
Is ecotone 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 /ˈiːkətəʊn/ (EE-kuh-tohn).