How to pronounce ectomorph
Say it like EK-toh-morf. Ectomorph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɛktoʊmɔrf/EK-toh-morf
UK British/ˈɛktəʊmɔːf/EK-toh-mawf
- EK
- toh
- morf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ectomorph pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- morfKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of ectomorph
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EK-toh-mawf.
What does ectomorph mean?
noun
- Someone with a lean, only slightly muscular body
- Theoretical body type in which a person has a high metabolism. Such a person can easily maintain a low fat physique, but does not add muscle or body weight easily.
Where does ectomorph come from?
Derived from ectoderm + -morph from William Herbert Sheldon.
Questions about saying ectomorph
How do you pronounce ectomorph?
Say EK-toh-morf. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛktoʊmɔrf/. In British English it is /ˈɛktəʊmɔːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ectomorph?
Ectomorph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · toh · morf.
Is ectomorph pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛktəʊmɔːf/ (EK-toh-mawf).