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ecological

Phonetic Transcription:

ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl

Examples:

The wolves have balanced the ecological system.

Hasty generalization is the opposite of the ecological fallacy.

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Common mistakes of ecological pronunciation

Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ecological" as /ˌɛkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (UK) or /ˌɛkəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ (US). Tip: Remember to stress the third syllable: /ˌɛkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (UK) or /ˌɛkəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ (US).
Mispronouncing the "g": Some pronounce "ecological" with a hard "g," saying "ecolog-ical." This is incorrect. Tip: Use the soft "g" sound as in "gem" when saying /ˌɛkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (UK) or /ˌɛkəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ (US).
Skipping syllables: A common mistake is to rush through the word and omit the "o" sound, saying "ecological" as /ˈɛklɒdʒɪkəl/. Tip: Pronounce all syllables clearly: /ˌɛkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (UK) or /ˌɛkəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ (US).
Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners mispronounce the first vowel sound, saying "ecological" with a short "e," like "ecological." This is not correct. Tip: Use the schwa sound /ə/ for the first syllable: /ˌɛkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (UK) or /ˌɛkəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ (US).
Blending sounds: People often blend the last two syllables, pronouncing "ecological" as "ecolog-ical." Tip: Keep the syllables distinct, clearly pronouncing them as /ˌɛkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (UK) or /ˌɛkəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ (US).

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How do you pronounce "ecological"?

The pronunciation of "ecological" in IPA is /ˌiː.kəˈlɒ.dʒɪ.kəl/ in UK English and /ˌiː.kəˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/ in US English. The primary stress is on the third syllable, "lo," making it sound like "ee-kuh-LOJ-i-kul."

What are the syllables in "ecological"?

"Ecological" has five syllables: "ec-o-log-i-cal." Breaking it down, it sounds like "ek-oh-LOJ-i-kul," with the stress on the "lo" syllable.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "ecological"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, often saying "e-co-LOG-i-cal" instead of the correct "ec-o-LOJ-i-cal." Remember that the stress falls on the "lo" syllable to pronounce it correctly.

What does the schwa sound in "ecological" represent?

In "ecological," the schwa sound /ə/ appears in the first and fourth syllables, making them sound like "ek" and "i." This unstressed vowel is pronounced softly, like "uh," which helps the word flow more naturally.