How to pronounce ineconomy
Say it like in-uh-KON-uh-mee. Ineconomy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KON).
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- in
- uh
- KON
- uh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ineconomy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 ineconomy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: in-ee-KON-uh-mee.
What does ineconomy mean?
- Lack of economy; waste (of resources, etc.).
Where does ineconomy come from?
From in- (prefix meaning ‘lacking, without’) + economy.
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Words that rhyme with ineconomy
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Questions about saying ineconomy
How do you pronounce ineconomy?
Say in-uh-KON-uh-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnəˈkɑnəmi/. In British English it is /ˌɪniːˈkɒnəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ineconomy?
Ineconomy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KON). Broken into parts: in · uh · KON · uh · mee.
Is ineconomy 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 /ˌɪniːˈkɒnəmi/ (in-ee-KON-uh-mee).