How to Pronounce "ectoplasm"
word
ˈɛktəˌplæzəm
EK-tuh-plaz-um
ˈɛktəplˌæzəm
EK-tuh-plaz-um
Definition
Ectoplasm is a term used for a mysterious substance said to come from the body of a spiritual medium during séances, often described as a ghostly or strange material. In biology, it can also refer to the outer layer of a cell's cytoplasm.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛktəˌplæzəm
British English
ˈɛktəplˌæzəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EK-tuh-plaz-um
UK
EK-tuh-plaz-um
Listen in Context
The ghost appeared with a thick cloud of ectoplasm.
Scientists looked for ectoplasm in the laboratory, but found none.
Some people believe that ectoplasm is proof of ghosts.
During the séance, the medium claimed ectoplasm was forming around her hands.