How to pronounce inefficiently
Say it like in-ih-FISH-unt-lee. Inefficiently has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FISH).
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- in
- ih
- FISH
- unt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inefficiently pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of inefficiently
American and British speakers say inefficiently in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃəntli/ in the US and /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-ih-FISH-unt-lee.
What does inefficiently mean?
- In an inefficient manner.
Where does inefficiently come from?
From inefficient + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with inefficiently
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Questions about saying inefficiently
How do you pronounce inefficiently?
Say in-ih-FISH-unt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃəntli/. In British English it is /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inefficiently?
Inefficiently has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FISH). Broken into parts: in · ih · FISH · unt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say inefficiently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃəntli/ and the British form is /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.