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Efficiency Pronunciation
Efficiency is pronounced i-FI-shuhn-see, IPA /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/.
i-FI-shuhn-see
US /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/ · UK /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
Syllables: i · FI · shuhn · see (4 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun: The ability to achieve a result without wasting time, money or energy.
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Efficiency in a Sentence
- Fuel efficiency has improved by a third since 2010.
- She runs the office with quiet efficiency.
- Small changes to the process raised efficiency noticeably.
Common Mispronunciations of Efficiency
Not E-fi-shuhn-see
Starting loud is the common slip. The opening e is a weak i and the punch arrives on FI.
Not e-fi-see-EN-see
The ci in the middle gives a plain sh. Spelling it out as see adds a syllable and an extra beat.
Tip: Four syllables: i-FI-shuhn-see. Say efficient, then swap the ending for see.
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