How to pronounce uneconomic
Say it like uh-nek-uh-NOM-ik. Uneconomic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOM).
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- uh
- nek
- uh
- NOM
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uneconomic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of uneconomic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-nek-uh-NOM-ik.
What does uneconomic mean?
- Financially inefficient, costly, wasteful, or loss-making.
Where does uneconomic come from?
From un- + economic.
Words that rhyme with uneconomic
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Questions about saying uneconomic
How do you pronounce uneconomic?
Say uh-nek-uh-NOM-ik. The American pronunciation is /əˌnɛkəˈnɑmɪk/. In British English it is /əˌnɛkəˈnɒmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uneconomic?
Uneconomic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOM). Broken into parts: uh · nek · uh · NOM · ik.
Is uneconomic 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 /əˌnɛkəˈnɒmɪk/ (uh-nek-uh-NOM-ik).