How to pronounce oeconomus
Say it like ee-KON-uh-mus. Oeconomus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON).
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- ee
- KON
- uh
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oeconomus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oeconomus
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ee-KON-uh-mus.
What does oeconomus mean?
- A married priest (chiefly Orthodox Christian and Uniate usage), as opposed to a hieromonk.
- A priest or other person who serves as the bursar or finance officer of a diocese or religious institution (chiefly Roman Catholic usage), an episcopal oeconomus temporarily takes charge of church property in the event of an episcopal vacancy.
- A Byzantine title given to the chief steward or treasurer of a household or institution.
Words that rhyme with oeconomus
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Questions about saying oeconomus
How do you pronounce oeconomus?
Say ee-KON-uh-mus. The American pronunciation is /iˈkɑnəməs/. In British English it is /iˈkɒnəməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oeconomus?
Oeconomus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON). Broken into parts: ee · KON · uh · mus.
Is oeconomus 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 /iˈkɒnəməs/ (ee-KON-uh-mus).