How to pronounce sufficiency
Say it like suh-FISH-un-see. Sufficiency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FISH).
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- suh
- FISH
- un
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sufficiency pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sufficiency
American and British speakers say sufficiency in essentially the same way: /səˈfɪʃənsi/ in the US and /səˈfɪʃənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-FISH-un-see.
What does sufficiency mean?
- The quality or condition of being sufficient.
- An adequate amount.
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Words that rhyme with sufficiency
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Questions about saying sufficiency
How do you pronounce sufficiency?
Say suh-FISH-un-see. The American pronunciation is /səˈfɪʃənsi/. In British English it is /səˈfɪʃənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sufficiency?
Sufficiency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FISH). Broken into parts: suh · FISH · un · see.
Do Americans and Brits say sufficiency the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈfɪʃənsi/ and the British form is /səˈfɪʃənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.