How to pronounce economic
Say it like ek-uh-NOM-ik. Economic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOM).
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- ek
- uh
- NOM
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Economic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of economic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ee-kuh-NOM-ik.
What does economic mean?
- of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth“economic growth”“aspects of social, political, and economical life”
- of or relating to the science of economics“economic theory”
- using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness“an economic use of home heating oil”“a modern economical heating system”
Where does economic come from?
By surface analysis, economy + -ic.
Words that rhyme with economic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of economic.
Questions about saying economic
How do you pronounce economic?
Say ek-uh-NOM-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/. In British English it is /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in economic?
Economic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOM). Broken into parts: ek · uh · NOM · ik.
Is economic 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 /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ (ee-kuh-NOM-ik).