How to pronounce effectual
Say it like ee-FEK-choo-ul. Effectual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
- ee
- FEK
- choo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Effectual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- FEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of effectual
American and British speakers say effectual in essentially the same way: /iˈfɛktʃuəl/ in the US and /iˈfɛktʃuːəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ee-FEK-choo-ul.
What does effectual mean?
- Producing the intended result; entirely adequate.
Where does effectual come from?
From Middle English effectual, effectuel, from Old French effectuel, from Late Latin effectualis.
Words that rhyme with effectual
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of effectual.
Questions about saying effectual
How do you pronounce effectual?
Say ee-FEK-choo-ul. The American pronunciation is /iˈfɛktʃuəl/. In British English it is /iˈfɛktʃuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in effectual?
Effectual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: ee · FEK · choo · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say effectual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /iˈfɛktʃuəl/ and the British form is /iˈfɛktʃuːəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.