How to pronounce efferent
Say it like EF-uh-runt. Efferent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EF).
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- EF
- uh
- runt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Efferent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of efferent
American and British speakers say efferent in essentially the same way: /ˈɛfərənt/ in the US and /ˈɛfərənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EF-uh-runt.
What does efferent mean?
- A duct or stream that carries away.
- Carrying away from.“An efferent nerve carries impulses from the brain to the body.”
- Carried outward.“Efferent impulses are those conveyed by the motor or efferent nerves from the central nervous organ outwards.”
Where does efferent come from?
From Latin efferēns, present active participle of efferō (“bring or carry out”), from ē (“out of”), short form of ex, + ferō (“carry, bear”).
Words that rhyme with efferent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of efferent.
Questions about saying efferent
How do you pronounce efferent?
Say EF-uh-runt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛfərənt/. In British English it is /ˈɛfərənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in efferent?
Efferent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EF). Broken into parts: EF · uh · runt.
Do Americans and Brits say efferent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛfərənt/ and the British form is /ˈɛfərənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.