How to pronounce effector
Say it like ih-FEK-ter. Effector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
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- ih
- FEK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Effector 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of effector
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-FEK-tuh.
What does effector mean?
- One who or that which brings about an event or result, accomplishes a purpose, etc.
- Any muscle, organ etc. that can respond to a stimulus from a nerve.
- The part of a nerve that carries a stimulus to a muscle etc.
Where does effector come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin effector.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with effector
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Questions about saying effector
How do you pronounce effector?
Say ih-FEK-ter. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈfɛktər/. In British English it is /ɪˈfɛktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in effector?
Effector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: ih · FEK · ter.
Is effector pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪˈfɛktə/ (ih-FEK-tuh).