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How to pronounce:
efficient
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪˈfɪʃnt
Examples:
Compaction is a more efficient method to use the space in a landfill.
Personally, I think that it is more efficient to use the inhaler as necessary.
The filing system in the hospital is not efficient.
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Common mistakes of efficient pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "ef-ˈfi-shent". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˈɪ-fɪ-ʃənt" (US) / "ɪ-ˈfɪʃ-ənt" (UK). Tip: Focus on the first part "ef-" and then stress "fi" to get it right.
- Overemphasizing the "i": Some pronounce the "i" in "efficient" as a long vowel, "iː", leading to "e-ˈfiː-shent". The correct sound is a short "ɪ". Tip: Practice with words like "hit" to master the short "i" sound.
- Ignoring the "c": A common mistake is to drop the "c" sound, pronouncing it as "e-ˈfi-shent". The "c" should be clearly articulated as /ʃ/. Tip: Say "sh" as in "shoe" to help remember to include the "c" sound.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some learners might say "ef-ˈfi-shent" without a clear "ənt" ending. The correct pronunciation includes the schwa sound, making it "ˈɪ-fɪ-ʃənt" (US) / "ɪ-ˈfɪʃ-ənt" (UK). Tip: Practice saying "different" to get comfortable with the "ənt" ending.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might mix "efficient" with "sufficient", leading to incorrect pronunciations. "Efficient" is "ˈɪ-fɪ-ʃənt" while "sufficient" is "sə-ˈfɪʃ-ənt". Tip: Focus on the initial syllables "ef-" and "suf-" to distinguish between the two.