If you are a non-native English speaker learning how to pronounce the word efficacy, there is a quick and easy way to get it right. This word is pronounced with four syllables: e-fi-ca-cy. The first syllable is pronounced like the letter “e”, and is a bit shorter than the other syllables. The second syllable is pronounced “fi”, with a slight emphasis on the “f”. The third syllable is pronounced with a short “ah” sound, like in the word “father”. The fourth syllable is pronounced with a short “cy” sound.

To say the word in full, start with the first syllable, “e”, and hold it for a bit before moving on to the second syllable, “fi”. For the third syllable, “ah”, make sure to open your mouth wider than you do when saying the first two syllables. The fourth syllable is “cy”, and you should be sure to close your mouth to make a “cy” sound.

To practice, try saying the word out loud several times. Make sure to emphasize the “f” in the second syllable, and to open your mouth wider for the third syllable. With enough practice, you should be able to say the word efficacy correctly.