efficient

How many syllables in efficient?

  3 syllables

Divide efficient into syllables:   ef-fi-cient
Stressed syllable in efficient:   ef-fi-cient
How to pronounce efficient:   ih-fish-ent
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Synonyms for efficient


1 syllable
  • brisk
  • smooth
  • slick
2 syllables
  • able
  • streamlined
  • helpful
  • useful
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