How to pronounce economy
Say it like ih-KON-uh-mee. Economy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ɪˈkɑnəmi/ih-KON-uh-mee
UK British/ɪˈkɒnəmi/ih-KON-uh-mee
- ih
- KON
- uh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Economy 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.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of economy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ih-KON-uh-mee.
What does economy mean?
noun
- The study of money, currency and trade, and the efficient use of resources.
- Frugal use of resources.“economy of word”
- The system of production and distribution and consumption. The overall measure of a currency system; as the national economy.
- Cheap to run; using minimal resources; representing good value for money; economical.“He bought an economy car.”
- In or via the part of a commercial passenger airplane reserved for those paying the lower standard fares.“Numerous web sites have tips on how to fly economy.”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- economic system
- thriftiness
- saving
Words that rhyme with economy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of economy.
Questions about saying economy
How do you pronounce economy?
Say ih-KON-uh-mee. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈkɑnəmi/. In British English it is /ɪˈkɒnəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in economy?
Economy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON). Broken into parts: ih · KON · uh · mee.
Is economy 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 /ɪˈkɒnəmi/ (ih-KON-uh-mee).