Site navigation

In respect of the initial vowel in the pronunciation of the word 'economics', which one of the…

The initial vowel of 'economics' can be the vowel in 'bet' or the vowel in 'beat'. These pronunciations use /e/ and /iː/, respectively, rather than the short /ɪ/ of 'bit'.

Choose your answer

In respect of the initial vowel in the pronunciation of the word 'economics', which one of the following observations is correct?

Select one answer
Answer and explanation

Correct answer A

The initial vowel of 'economics' can be the vowel in 'bet' or the vowel in 'beat'. These pronunciations use /e/ and /iː/, respectively, rather than the short /ɪ/ of 'bit'.

Practice for these exams

  • Madhya Pradesh SET (MP SET)

Related question papers

Related exam syllabi

Related questions in this topic