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efficiently
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪˈfɪʃntli
Examples:
The man delivered the speech efficiently.
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Common mistakes of efficiently pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the wrong syllable, saying "ef-FI-ciently" instead of the correct "ef-ˈfɪʃəntli". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable.
- Overemphasizing vowels: Pronouncing "efficiently" as "e-FI-ciently" can lead to a drawn-out sound. The correct pronunciation is "ef-ˈfɪʃəntli". Tip: Keep the initial "e" short and crisp.
- Skipping syllables: Some may omit the second syllable, saying "ef-fishently". This is incorrect. The full pronunciation is "ef-ˈfɪʃəntli". Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly to avoid this mistake.
- Mispronouncing the "t": Saying "efficiently" as "ef-ˈfɪʃənt-lee" can lead to confusion. The correct form is "ef-ˈfɪʃəntli". Tip: Focus on blending the "t" sound smoothly into the following "l".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some might pronounce the "i" in "efficiently" like "eye" instead of the correct short "ɪ". Tip: Use the "ih" sound as in "sit" for clarity.