How to Pronounce "economical"
word
ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪkəɫ/, /ˌikəˈnɑmɪkəɫ
ek-uh-NAH-mi-kuhl, ee-kuh-NAH-mi-kuhl
ˌiːkənˈɒmɪkəl
ee-kuhn-OM-i-kuhl
Definition
Describes something that does not use a lot of money, resources, or energy; cost-effective or saving money.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪkəɫ/, /ˌikəˈnɑmɪkəɫ
British English
ˌiːkənˈɒmɪkəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ek-uh-NAH-mi-kuhl, ee-kuh-NAH-mi-kuhl
UK
ee-kuhn-OM-i-kuhl
Listen in Context
This washing machine is very economical.
We chose the most economical option.
She cooked a tasty and economical meal.
A hybrid car is more economical in the long run.