How to Pronounce "sufficiency"
word
səˈfɪʃənsi
suh-FISH-un-see
səfˈɪʃənsi
suh-FISH-un-see
Definition
The state or quality of having enough of something to meet needs; being adequate or sufficient.
IPA Transcription
American English
səˈfɪʃənsi
British English
səfˈɪʃənsi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-FISH-un-see
UK
suh-FISH-un-see
Listen in Context
The sufficiency of food is important for survival.
They questioned the sufficiency of the evidence.
The loan was denied due to lack of sufficiency in funds.
We're focusing on energy sufficiency rather than just efficiency these days.