How to pronounce effectiveness

effectiveness

/ɪˈfektɪvnəs/

4 syllables, stress on the second

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈiːfektɪvnəs/.

/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.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

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How do you pronounce effectiveness?

Effectiveness is pronounced /ɪˈfektɪvnəs/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈiːfektɪvnəs/, is also used.

How many syllables are in effectiveness?

Effectiveness has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in effectiveness?

The second syllable: /ɪˈfektɪvnəs/.