How to pronounce economically
Say it like ek-uh-NAH-mih-klee. Economically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAH).
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- ek
- uh
- NAH
- mih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Economically 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.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of economically
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ek-uh-NOM-ih-klee.
What does economically mean?
- with respect to economic science“economically this proposal makes no sense”
- in an economical manner
- with respect to the economic system“economically the country is worse off”
Where does economically come from?
From economical + -ly.
Words that rhyme with economically
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Questions about saying economically
How do you pronounce economically?
Say ek-uh-NAH-mih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪkli/. In British English it is /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in economically?
Economically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAH). Broken into parts: ek · uh · NAH · mih · klee.
Is economically 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 /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪkli/ (ek-uh-NOM-ih-klee).