How to Pronounce Ecological

To pronounce "ecological", say EC-ol-og-ic-al — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌiːkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˌiːkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ecological”

"ecological" has 5 syllables: ec-ol-og-ic-al. It rhymes with illogical and ontological, if that helps it stick.

What does ecological mean?

adjective

Relating to ecology, the interrelationships of organisms and their environment.
Not harmful to the environment.

Synonyms

ecologically friendly environmentally friendly

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Words that rhyme with ecological

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illogical ontological pedagogical psychological theological logical biological ideological sociological pathological mythological physiological

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ecological"?▾

"Ecological" has 5 syllables: ec · ol · og · ic · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "ecological"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ecological" is /ˌiːkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/.

What does "ecological" mean?▾

Ecological: Relating to ecology, the interrelationships of organisms and their environment.

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