proficient

/prəˈfɪʃənt/

Syllables pro·fi·cient

Stress pro-fi-CIENT

Phonics Breakdown

pro

/prə/

schwa

fi

/fɪ/

short i

cient

/ʃənt/

ci = sh

Meaning

having a high level of skill or competence

Sound Reference

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pro=/prə/(problem) + fi=/fɪ/(finish) + cient=/ʃənt/(ancient)

Example

She is proficient in English and French.