How to pronounce efficient in American English
“efficient” pronunciation by American speakers
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“efficient” in real sentences — American speakers
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make an efficient house or an efficient building the most efficient things we can do are
NASA
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efficient so that government can be more effective and efficient.
The Obama White House
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coordination is efficient.
Dept of Justice
Words that sound like “efficient”
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