American English

How to pronounce economically

adverbB2
ehkuhNAHmihklee

/ˌɛ.kəˈnɑ.mɪ.kli/

5 syllables · Stress the third syllable.

In a way that relates to money, business, or the financial situation of a person, company, or country.

What to listen for

Economically is usually pronounced /ˌɛ.kəˈnɑ.mɪ.kli/. A less common American pronunciation starts with /ˌi.kəˈnɑ.mɪ.kli/; both are correct.

Usual pronunciation/ˌɛ.kəˈnɑ.mɪ.kli/
Less common pronunciation/ˌi.kəˈnɑ.mɪ.kli/
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Meanings & examples

adverb

In a way that relates to money, business, or the financial situation of a person, company, or country.

Many families are struggling economically.

The region has grown economically since the new port opened.

Common phrases & grammar

economically important · economically dependent · struggle economically · economically stable

economically, + subject + verb

subject + be + economically + adjective

adverb

Without using more money, fuel, time, or other resources than necessary.

This car uses fuel economically.

She shops economically by planning her meals.

Common phrases & grammar

use fuel economically · use resources economically · travel economically · live economically

subject + use + noun + economically

subject + verb + economically

Useful expressions

economically viable

Able to make enough money or produce enough benefit to continue.

The project is not economically viable.

economically disadvantaged

Having fewer financial resources and opportunities than most people.

The program supports economically disadvantaged students.

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