How to pronounce economist
Say it like ih-KON-uh-mist. Economist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON).
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- ih
- KON
- uh
- mist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Economist 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.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of economist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ih-KON-uh-mist.
What does economist mean?
- an expert in the science of economics
Where does economist come from?
From Middle French économiste (“household manager”).
Words that rhyme with economist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of economist.
Questions about saying economist
How do you pronounce economist?
Say ih-KON-uh-mist. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈkɑnəmɪst/. In British English it is /ɪˈkɒnəmɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in economist?
Economist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON). Broken into parts: ih · KON · uh · mist.
Is economist 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 /ɪˈkɒnəmɪst/ (ih-KON-uh-mist).