ecosystems

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: ec-o-sys-tems (4)

English Definition

Biological communities of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

Example Sentence

Healthy ecosystems are essential for maintaining the balance of our planet.

US IPA /ˈiːkoʊsɪstəmz/
UK IPA /ˈiːkəʊsɪstəmz/