How to pronounce uneconomicalness
Say it like uhn-ek-uh-NOM-ih-kul-nus. Uneconomicalness has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOM).
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- uhn
- ek
- uh
- NOM
- ih
- kul
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uneconomicalness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of uneconomicalness
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uhn-ek-uh-NOM-ih-kul-nus.
What does uneconomicalness mean?
- The quality of being uneconomical.
Where does uneconomicalness come from?
From un- + economical + -ness.
Questions about saying uneconomicalness
How do you pronounce uneconomicalness?
Say uhn-ek-uh-NOM-ih-kul-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnɛkəˈnɑmɪkəlnəs/. In British English it is /ˌʌnɛkəˈnɒmɪkəlnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uneconomicalness?
Uneconomicalness has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOM). Broken into parts: uhn · ek · uh · NOM · ih · kul · nus.
Is uneconomicalness 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 /ˌʌnɛkəˈnɒmɪkəlnəs/ (uhn-ek-uh-NOM-ih-kul-nus).