English pronunciation · Words Starting with E
Efficient Pronunciation
Efficient is pronounced i-FI-shuhnt, IPA /ɪˈfɪʃənt/.
i-FI-shuhnt
US /ɪˈfɪʃənt/ · UK /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
Syllables: i · FI · shuhnt (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective: Working well without wasting time, money or effort.
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Efficient in a Sentence
- A smaller team turned out to be more efficient.
- She is quietly efficient and never misses a deadline.
- It is not an efficient way to sort the post.
Common Mispronunciations of Efficient
Not EE-fi-shuhnt
FI is the loud beat, and the opening is only a quick i.
Not i-FI-see-uhnt
The ci gives a sh, so the word closes on one beat, shuhnt.
Tip: Efficiency keeps the same middle and adds a beat: i-FI-shuhn-see.
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