How to pronounce ectoplasm
Say it like EK-tuh-plaz-um. Ectoplasm has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
- EK
- tuh
- plaz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ectoplasm 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- plazGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ectoplasm
American and British speakers say ectoplasm in essentially the same way: /ˈɛktəˌplæzəm/ in the US and /ˈɛktəˌplæzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-tuh-plaz-um.
What does ectoplasm mean?
- A visible substance believed to emanate from the body of a spiritualistic medium during communication with the dead.
- An immaterial or ethereal substance, especially the transparent corporeal presence of a spirit or ghost.
- The outer granule-free layer of cytoplasm.
Where does ectoplasm come from?
From ecto- (“outside”) + plasm or -plasm, referring to the fact that ectoplasm is believed to emanate from and materialize outside of the medium's body.
Questions about saying ectoplasm
How do you pronounce ectoplasm?
Say EK-tuh-plaz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛktəˌplæzəm/. In British English it is /ˈɛktəˌplæzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ectoplasm?
Ectoplasm has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · tuh · plaz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say ectoplasm the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛktəˌplæzəm/ and the British form is /ˈɛktəˌplæzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.