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economic
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk
Examples:
The primary economic activity is the capture and offshore trading of fish.
Third, his economic ideal was free trade rather than autarchy.
The eight economic and financial journalists and eight economists are now expected to provoke policy debate.
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Common mistakes of economic pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable "eco-" instead of the first. The correct pronunciation is /ˌiː.kəˈnɒ.mɪk/ (UK) and /ˌiː.kəˈnɑː.mɪk/ (US). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper emphasis.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some might pronounce the "e" in "economic" as a short "e" sound, like in "bed." The correct sound is a long "ee" /iː/. Tip: Practice saying "see" to get the vowel sound right.
- Overemphasizing the last syllable: Learners often put too much emphasis on the "-mic" ending. The correct stress pattern is on the third syllable, making it sound like /ˈnɒ/ (UK) or /ˈnɑː/ (US). Tip: Break the word into parts and practice each section.
- Mispronouncing the "c": Some pronounce the "c" in "economic" as a hard "k" sound instead of the softer "c" sound. The correct pronunciation is /k/ in both variants. Tip: Compare it with "cat" to ensure clarity.
- Ignoring the syllable count: Some may say "economic" as if it has fewer syllables, leading to mispronunciation. The correct syllable breakdown is four: "ec-o-nom-ic." Tip: Clap for each syllable as you say the word to reinforce the count.