English pronunciation

How to pronounce “efficient

Phonetic spelling

ih-FISH-uhnt

IPA /ɪˈfɪʃənt/

Syllable stress

ih·fish·uhnt

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Hear it in a sentence

  • The new system is much more efficient than the old one.

  • She's an efficient worker, always completing tasks on time.

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