How to Pronounce "inefficient"
word
ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt
in-i-FISH-uhnt
ɪnɪfˈɪʃənt
in-if-ISH-uhnt
Definition
Describes something or someone that does not work well, wastes time, energy, or resources, or fails to produce good results.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt
British English
ɪnɪfˈɪʃənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-i-FISH-uhnt
UK
in-if-ISH-uhnt
Listen in Context
The old printer is very inefficient.
The new system solves the inefficient process.
He is inefficient at managing his time.
Our meetings are so inefficient—we never get anything done.