E and I sound in words starting with letter E
<div>When do I use the E and I sound when dealing with words starting with E</div><div>For example</div><div>Effort and efficient, how come I cannot use the E sound in both words</div>

<div>It’s just where the syllable is. Ef/fort vs. E/ffi/cent?  In normal language, speaking quickly, these are pronounced roughly the same with an eh or uh  sound “uhffiicient.”   </div>