English pronunciation · Words Starting with E
Effective Pronunciation
Effective is pronounced EE-fek-tiv, IPA /ˈifɛktɪv/.
EE-fek-tiv
US /ˈifɛktɪv/ · UK /ɪˈfɛktɪv/
Syllables: EE · fek · tiv (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective: Producing the result that was wanted, or in force from a given date.
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Two Ways to Say Effective
The pronunciation changes with the meaning or the part of speech. The form above is the most common; the others are:
- i-FEK-tiv, the reading in ordinary use: /ɪˈfɛktɪv/ (i-FEK-tiv)
Effective in a Sentence
- The patch was cheap and surprisingly effective.
- The ban is effective from the first of May.
- Nothing we tried was effective against the mould.
Common Mispronunciations of Effective
Not uh-FEK-tiv
Affective and effective are different words: affective belongs to the emotions, and effective to results.
Not i-fek-TIV
The middle beat holds the volume, and nothing at the close reaches for it.
Tip: Effective, effectively and effectiveness all keep the weight on FEK.
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