How to pronounce economizing
Say it like ih-KON-uh-my-zing. Economizing has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON).
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- ih
- KON
- uh
- my
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Economizing 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.
- myGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of economizing
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ih-KON-uh-my-zing.
What does economizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of economize How to pronounce economize
Questions about saying economizing
How do you pronounce economizing?
Say ih-KON-uh-my-zing. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈkɑnəˌmaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪˈkɒnəˌmaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in economizing?
Economizing has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON). Broken into parts: ih · KON · uh · my · zing.
Is economizing 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 /ɪˈkɒnəˌmaɪzɪŋ/ (ih-KON-uh-my-zing).