How to pronounce egonomics
Say it like ee-goh-NOM-iks. Egonomics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOM).
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- ee
- goh
- NOM
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Egonomics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 egonomics
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ee-goh-NOM-iks.
What does egonomics mean?
- The act or practice of self-management.
Where does egonomics come from?
From ego + -nomics. The term was first proposed by Thomas Schelling in his paper Egonomics, or the Art of Self-Management.
Words that rhyme with egonomics
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Questions about saying egonomics
How do you pronounce egonomics?
Say ee-goh-NOM-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌiɡoʊˈnɑmɪks/. In British English it is /ˌiːɡəʊˈnɒmɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in egonomics?
Egonomics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOM). Broken into parts: ee · goh · NOM · iks.
Is egonomics 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 /ˌiːɡəʊˈnɒmɪks/ (ee-goh-NOM-iks).