How to pronounce econometrics
Say it like ih-kon-uh-MET-riks. Econometrics has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MET).
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- ih
- kon
- uh
- MET
- riks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Econometrics 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.
- riksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of econometrics
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ih-kon-uh-MET-riks.
What does econometrics mean?
- The branch of economics that applies statistical methods to the empirical study of economic theories and relationships.
Where does econometrics come from?
An adaptation of the French économétrie.
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Questions about saying econometrics
How do you pronounce econometrics?
Say ih-kon-uh-MET-riks. The American pronunciation is /ɪˌkɑnəˈmɛtrɪks/. In British English it is /ɪˌkɒnəˈmɛtrɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in econometrics?
Econometrics has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MET). Broken into parts: ih · kon · uh · MET · riks.
Is econometrics 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 /ɪˌkɒnəˈmɛtrɪks/ (ih-kon-uh-MET-riks).