How to pronounce economists
Say it like ih-KON-uh-mists. Economists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON).
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- ih
- KON
- uh
- mists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Economists 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.
- mistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of economists
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ih-KON-uh-mists.
What does economists mean?
- plural of economist How to pronounce economist
Questions about saying economists
How do you pronounce economists?
Say ih-KON-uh-mists. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈkɑnəmɪsts/. In British English it is /ɪˈkɒnəmɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in economists?
Economists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON). Broken into parts: ih · KON · uh · mists.
Is economists 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 /ɪˈkɒnəmɪsts/ (ih-KON-uh-mists).