How to pronounce effect
effect
/ɪˈfekt/
2 syllables, stress on the second
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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈiːfekt/.
Effect, sound by sound
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /f/as in five | Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice. |
| /e/as in bed | A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open. |
| /k/as in cat | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /t/as in ten | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air. |
In a sentence
Liquor will have an effect on a person.
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- niche/nɪtʃ/
- yvonne/ɪˈvɑːn/
- ubiquitous/juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/
- iran/ɪˈrɑːn/
- nvidia/ˈenˈvɪdiːə/
- this/ðɪs/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce effect?
Effect is pronounced /ɪˈfekt/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈiːfekt/, is also used.
How many syllables are in effect?
Effect has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in effect?
The second syllable: /ɪˈfekt/.