How to pronounce effecting
Say it like EE-fek-ting. Effecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- fek
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Effecting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- fekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of effecting
American and British speakers say effecting in essentially the same way: /ˈifɛktɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈiːfɛktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-fek-ting.
Other ways to say effecting
Effecting also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ih-FEK-ting /ɪˈfɛktɪŋ/
What does effecting mean?
Where does effecting come from?
From effect + -ing. The adjective likely follows from the verb, perhaps with influence from effective, affecting, or both.
Questions about saying effecting
How do you pronounce effecting?
Say EE-fek-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈifɛktɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈiːfɛktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in effecting?
Effecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · fek · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say effecting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈifɛktɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈiːfɛktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.