To pronounce "cost-efficient", say COST-eff-ic-ient — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"cost-efficient" has 4 syllables: cost-eff-ic-ient.
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"Cost-efficient" has 4 syllables: cost · eff · ic · ient.
Cost-efficient: Efficient with respect to cost; producing a large effect relative to cost
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