How to Pronounce Ecosystem

To pronounce "ecosystem", say EC-osyst-em — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ecosystem”

"ecosystem" has 3 syllables: ec-osyst-em. It rhymes with system and subsystem, if that helps it stick.

What does ecosystem mean?

noun

A system formed by an ecological community and its environment that functions as a unit.
The interconnectedness of organisms (plants, animals, microbes) with each other and their environment.

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Words that rhyme with ecosystem

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system subsystem

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ecosystem"?▾

"Ecosystem" has 3 syllables: ec · osyst · em.

What is the IPA transcription of "ecosystem"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ecosystem" is /ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm/.

What does "ecosystem" mean?▾

Ecosystem: A system formed by an ecological community and its environment that functions as a unit.

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