How to pronounce Economy in English

Economy is pronounced ə-KON-ə-mee (IPA /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/). Stress 'KON' in the middle; the first syllable is a quick 'uh'.

IPA: /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/

Syllables: ə · KON · ə · mee

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Common ESL mistake: Learners stress the first syllable saying 'EE-con-uh-mee'.

Tip: Stress 'KON' in the middle; the first syllable is a quick 'uh'.

Short i /ɪ/ vs long ee /iː/

Schwa /ə/, the reduced vowel

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