How to Pronounce Ecotone

To pronounce "ecotone", say EC-ot-on-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈiːkətəʊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈiːkətəʊn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ecotone”

"ecotone" has 4 syllables: ec-ot-on-e.

What does ecotone mean?

noun

  1. A transition area between two adjacent ecological communities (ecosystems).

Related words

tundraecoclinemetaecosystemecotopeecospeciesbiozoneecodomaineco-region

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ecotone"?▾

"Ecotone" has 4 syllables: ec · ot · on · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "ecotone"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ecotone" is /ˈiːkətəʊn/.

What does "ecotone" mean?▾

Ecotone: A transition area between two adjacent ecological communities (ecosystems).

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