How to pronounce effectiveness
Say it like EE-fek-tiv-nus. Effectiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
- EE
- fek
- tiv
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Effectiveness 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of effectiveness
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: ih-FEK-tiv-nis.
Other ways to say effectiveness
Effectiveness also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ih-FEK-tiv-nus /ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/
What does effectiveness mean?
- The property of being effective, of achieving results.“The effectiveness of the drug was well established.”
- The capacity or potential for achieving results.
- The degree to which something achieves results.“He questioned the effectiveness of the treatment.”
Where does effectiveness come from?
From effective + -ness.
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Questions about saying effectiveness
How do you pronounce effectiveness?
Say EE-fek-tiv-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈifɛktɪvnəs/. In British English it is /ɪˈfɛktɪvnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in effectiveness?
Effectiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · fek · tiv · nus.
Is effectiveness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ɪˈfɛktɪvnɪs/ (ih-FEK-tiv-nis).