How do you divide inefficient into syllables?

Inefficient divides as in-ef-fi-cient.

Which syllable is stressed in inefficient?

The third syllable (in-ef-FI-cient).

Syllables in inefficient

in·ef·fi·cient

Inefficient has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

Pronunciation	/ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/ 4 syllables, in-ef-FI-cient · da-da-DUM-da
Stress	Third syllable
Letters	11

To count it yourself, say inefficient slowly and listen for each vowel sound: in, ef, fi, cient. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in inefficient?: Inefficient has four syllables.
How do you divide inefficient into syllables?: Inefficient divides as in-ef-fi-cient.
Which syllable is stressed in inefficient?: The third syllable (in-ef-FI-cient).