How to pronounce economy
economy
/ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
4 syllables, stress on the second
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There is a second pronunciation: /iːˈkɑːnəmi/.
Economy, sound by sound
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /k/as in cat | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /ɑː/as in father | A deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back. |
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /m/as in man | Lips closed, air through the nose. |
| /i/as in sheep | A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile. |
In a sentence
America's economy is the largest in the world.
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce economy?
Economy is pronounced /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /iːˈkɑːnəmi/, is also used.
How many syllables are in economy?
Economy has 4 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in economy?
The second syllable: /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/.