How to Pronounce "inefficiency"
word
ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənsi
in-i-FISH-uhn-see
ɪnɪfˈɪʃənsi
in-if-ISH-uhn-see
Definition
When something is not working well or is wasting time, resources, or energy; the opposite of being efficient.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənsi
British English
ɪnɪfˈɪʃənsi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-i-FISH-uhn-see
UK
in-if-ISH-uhn-see
Listen in Context
Inefficiency in the factory caused delays in production.
We need to fix the inefficiency in our system.
Too much paperwork is a sign of inefficiency.
We're losing money every month because of this inefficiency.