How to pronounce Economic in English

Economic is pronounced ek-ə-NOM-ik (IPA /ˌɛkəˈnɑːmɪk/). Stress shifts to 'NOM'; say 'ek-uh-NOM-ik'.

IPA: /ˌɛkəˈnɑːmɪk/

Syllables: ek · ə · NOM · ik

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Common ESL mistake: Learners use the 'economy' stress, saying 'e-CON-omic'.

Tip: Stress shifts to 'NOM'; say 'ek-uh-NOM-ik'.

Short i /ɪ/ vs long ee /iː/

Schwa /ə/, the reduced vowel

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