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Efficiently: Pronunciation Guide

Efficiently is pronounced as /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/. Here is a breakdown of the pronunciation:

  • The first syllable “e” is pronounced as /ɪ/ (short “i” sound).
  • The second syllable “ffi” is pronounced as /fɪ/.
  • The third syllable “c” is pronounced as /ʃ/ (like “sh” sound).
  • The fourth syllable “i” is pronounced as /ə/ (schwa sound).
  • The fifth syllable “ently” is pronounced as /ntli/ (with the stress on the first syllable, and the “ly” sound at the end).

So, when pronouncing efficiently, it should sound like “ih-FISH-uhnt-lee”.