How to Pronounce Ectomorph

To pronounce "ectomorph", say ECT-om-orph — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɛktəʊmɔːf/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɛktəʊmɔːf/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ectomorph”

"ectomorph" has 3 syllables: ect-om-orph.

What does ectomorph mean?

noun

  1. Someone with a lean, only slightly muscular body
  2. : 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.

Synonyms

hard gainer

Related words

mesomorphicgynomorphperimorphpleomorphectomereectomesolophidectotrophpycnosome

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ectomorph"?▾

"Ectomorph" has 3 syllables: ect · om · orph.

What is the IPA transcription of "ectomorph"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ectomorph" is /ˈɛktəʊmɔːf/.

What does "ectomorph" mean?▾

Ectomorph: Someone with a lean, only slightly muscular body

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