How to pronounce effected
Say it like ih-FEK-tid. Effected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
- ih
- FEK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Effected pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of effected
American and British speakers say effected in essentially the same way: /ɪˈfɛktɪd/ in the US and /ɪˈfɛktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-FEK-tid.
Other ways to say effected
Effected also has these pronunciations, usually with a different meaning or use:
- EE-fek-tud /ˈifɛktəd/
- EE-fek-tid /ˈifɛktɪd/
What does effected mean?
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with effected
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of effected.
Questions about saying effected
How do you pronounce effected?
Say ih-FEK-tid. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈfɛktɪd/. In British English it is /ɪˈfɛktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in effected?
Effected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: ih · FEK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say effected the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈfɛktɪd/ and the British form is /ɪˈfɛktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.