How to pronounce effectively
Say it like EE-fek-tiv-lee. Effectively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
- EE
- fek
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Effectively 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.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of effectively
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: ih-FEK-tiv-lee.
Other ways to say effectively
Effectively also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ih-FEK-tiv-lee /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/
What does effectively mean?
- In an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect.
- Essentially, in effect, for all practical purposes.“On paper, the answer seems to be yes, but, effectively, the answer is no.”
Where does effectively come from?
From effective + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- efficaciously
- in effect
Opposite meaning
- ineffectively
Questions about saying effectively
How do you pronounce effectively?
Say EE-fek-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈifɛktɪvli/. In British English it is /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in effectively?
Effectively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · fek · tiv · lee.
Is effectively pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/ (ih-FEK-tiv-lee).