How to Pronounce Ectotherm

To pronounce "ectotherm", say ECT-oth-erm — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

ECT-oth-erm

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💡 Tip for remembering “ectotherm”

"ectotherm" has 3 syllables: ect-oth-erm.

What does ectotherm mean?

noun

  1. An animal, such as an amphibian, fish, reptile, or arthropod, which has a limited ability to regulate its body temperature and whose body temperature thus depends on the ambient temperature.

Related words

poikilothermthermoregulatorxerothermhemathermreptilegigantothermherptiletheromorph

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ectotherm"?▾

"Ectotherm" has 3 syllables: ect · oth · erm.

What does "ectotherm" mean?▾

Ectotherm: An animal, such as an amphibian, fish, reptile, or arthropod, which has a limited ability to regulate its body temperature and whose body temperature thus depends on the ambient temperature.

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