How to pronounce economics
Say it like ek-uh-NOM-iks. Economics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOM).
- ek
- uh
- NOM
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Stress the third syllable: 'ek-uh-NOM-iks' or 'ee-kuh-NOM-iks'.
Economics 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of economics
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ee-kuh-NOM-iks.
What does economics mean?
- Now chiefly home economics: the art or science of household management, especially relating to the appropriate organization of resources; housekeeping.
- Management of household finances; also, the financial situation of a household.
- The study of resource and wealth allocation, consumption, and distribution, of capital and investment, and of management of the factors of production.“Mary studied economics for five years before going into banking.”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- economic
- economic science
- political economy
Words that rhyme with economics
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Questions about saying economics
How do you pronounce economics?
Say ek-uh-NOM-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪks/. In British English it is /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in economics?
Economics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOM). Broken into parts: ek · uh · NOM · iks.
Is economics 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 /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪks/ (ee-kuh-NOM-iks).