How many syllables in efficient?
Syllables in efficient
3
ef·fi·cient
Efficient has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say efficient
| Pronunciation | /ɪˈfɪʃənt/ 3 syllables, ef-FI-cient · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say efficient slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ef, fi, cient. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in efficient?
- Efficient has three syllables.
- How do you divide efficient into syllables?
- Efficient divides as ef-fi-cient.
- Which syllable is stressed in efficient?
- The second syllable (ef-FI-cient).