How to pronounce econometric
Say it like ih-kon-uh-MET-rik. Econometric has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MET).
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- ih
- kon
- uh
- MET
- rik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Econometric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of econometric
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ih-kon-uh-MET-rik.
What does econometric mean?
- Combining economics and mathematics; relating to measurement of an economy
Where does econometric come from?
From econo- + -metric.
Words that rhyme with econometric
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of econometric.
- geometric
- symmetric
- asymmetric
- parametric
- isometric
- obstetric
- barometric
- photometric
- psychometric
- trigonometric
Questions about saying econometric
How do you pronounce econometric?
Say ih-kon-uh-MET-rik. The American pronunciation is /ɪˌkɑnəˈmɛtrɪk/. In British English it is /ɪˌkɒnəˈmɛtrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in econometric?
Econometric has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MET). Broken into parts: ih · kon · uh · MET · rik.
Is econometric pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɪˌkɒnəˈmɛtrɪk/ (ih-kon-uh-MET-rik).