How to pronounce uneconomical
Say it like uh-nek-uh-NOM-ih-kul. Uneconomical has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOM).
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- uh
- nek
- uh
- NOM
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uneconomical 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of uneconomical
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-nek-uh-NOM-ih-kul.
What does uneconomical mean?
- Not economical.
Where does uneconomical come from?
From un- + economical.
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Words that rhyme with uneconomical
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Questions about saying uneconomical
How do you pronounce uneconomical?
Say uh-nek-uh-NOM-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /əˌnɛkəˈnɑmɪkəl/. In British English it is /əˌnɛkəˈnɒmɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uneconomical?
Uneconomical has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOM). Broken into parts: uh · nek · uh · NOM · ih · kul.
Is uneconomical 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 /əˌnɛkəˈnɒmɪkəl/ (uh-nek-uh-NOM-ih-kul).