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ecology
Definition:
(nou) the environment as it relates to living organisms (nou) the branch of biology concerned with the relations between organisms and their environment
Phonetic Transcription:
iːˈkɒlədʒi
Examples:
The ecology of genetically modified mosquitoes.
The student had a major in ecology.
Potlatch must be understood in the context of ecology.
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Common mistakes of ecology pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "e-ˈc̩o-lo-gy". The correct stress is on the last syllable: "i-ˈkɒl-ə-dʒi" (UK) and "i-ˈkɑː-lə-dʒi" (US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "logy" part.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: "Ecology" can be mispronounced with a short "e" sound, as in "ˈɛk-ə-lə-dʒi". The first syllable should have a clear long "e" sound: "i-ˈkɒl-ə-dʒi" (UK) and "i-ˈkɑː-lə-dʒi" (US). Tip: Focus on elongating the "e" in the first syllable.
- Skipping syllables: Some may say "ecol-ogy" with only three syllables, missing the "o". The word has four syllables: "i-ˈkɒl-ə-dʒi" (UK) and "i-ˈkɑː-lə-dʒi" (US). Tip: Break it down: "e-c-o-lo-gy".
- Mispronouncing "logy": The "logy" part is often mispronounced as "lodge-y". The correct pronunciation is "lə-dʒi" in both variants. Tip: Practice saying "logy" clearly to avoid confusion.
- Confusing similar terms: Learners might confuse "ecology" with "economy", leading to mispronunciation. "Economy" has a different stress pattern: "i-ˈkɒn-ə-mi" (UK) and "i-ˈkɑː-nə-mi" (US). Tip: Pay attention to the stress and syllable count in each word.