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How to pronounce economics

nounB1Common word
ehkuhNAHmihks

/ˌɛ.kəˈnɑ.mɪks/

4 syllables · Stress the third syllable.

Form of economic

The study of how money, goods, and services are produced, used, and exchanged.

What to listen for

“Economics” is usually pronounced “/ˌɛ.kəˈnɑ.mɪks/”; “/ˌi.kəˈnɑ.mɪks/” is also a recognized pronunciation.

Usual pronunciation/ˌɛ.kəˈnɑ.mɪks/
Also heard/ˌi.kəˈnɑ.mɪks/
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Meanings & examples

noun

The study of how money, goods, and services are produced, used, and exchanged.

I'm studying economics at university.

Economics helps governments make decisions about jobs and prices.

Good to know

Economics is the name of a subject and normally takes a singular verb: Economics is important.

Useful expressions

economic growth

an increase in a country's production, business, and wealth

Economic growth slowed this year.

economic crisis

a period when a country's economy has serious problems

The economic crisis affected many families.

economic impact

the effect on money, jobs, business, or the economy

The storm had a major economic impact.

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