How to pronounce effectively

effectively

/ɪˈfektɪvli/

4 syllables, stress on the second

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈiːfektɪvli/.

/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.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/v/as in very	Upper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/i/as in sheep	A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

We need to work more intensively and effectively.

How do you pronounce effectively?

Effectively is pronounced /ɪˈfektɪvli/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈiːfektɪvli/, is also used.

How many syllables are in effectively?

Effectively has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in effectively?

The second syllable: /ɪˈfektɪvli/.