How to Pronounce "economists"
word
ee-KAH-nuh-mists or ih-KAH-nuh-mists
ih-KON-uh-mists
Definition
Economists are people who study, analyze, or give advice about the economy, such as how money and resources are used in society.
IPA Transcription
American English
iˈkɑnəmɪs/, /ɪˈkɑnəmɪs/, /ɪˈkɑnəmɪsts
British English
ɪkˈɒnəmˌɪsts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ee-KAH-nuh-mists or ih-KAH-nuh-mists
UK
ih-KON-uh-mists
Listen in Context
Many economists study how prices change over time.
Economists often advise governments on financial policies.
Some economists believe that education affects a country’s growth.
Leading economists disagree about what will happen next year.