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How to pronounce ecologist

ecologist
/ɪˈkɑːlədʒɪst/
4 syllables, stress on the second

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There is a second pronunciation: /iːˈkɑːlədʒɪst/.

Ecologist, sound by sound

/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/dʒ/as in jobOne sound: “d” released straight into the middle of “vision”.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce ecologist?

Ecologist is pronounced /ɪˈkɑːlədʒɪst/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /iːˈkɑːlədʒɪst/, is also used.

How many syllables are in ecologist?

Ecologist has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in ecologist?

The second syllable: /ɪˈkɑːlədʒɪst/.

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