How to pronounce economical
Say it like ek-uh-NOM-ih-kul. Economical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOM).
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- ek
- uh
- NOM
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Economical 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of economical
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ee-kuh-NOM-ih-kul.
What does economical mean?
- using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness“an economic use of home heating oil”“a modern economical heating system”
- of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth“economic growth”“aspects of social, political, and economical life”
- avoiding waste“an economical meal”“an economical shopper”
Where does economical come from?
From economic + -al.
Words that rhyme with economical
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of economical.
Questions about saying economical
How do you pronounce economical?
Say ek-uh-NOM-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in economical?
Economical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOM). Broken into parts: ek · uh · NOM · ih · kul.
Is economical 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 /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkəl/ (ee-kuh-NOM-ih-kul).