How to pronounce effectually
Say it like ih-FEK-choo-uh-lee. Effectually has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
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- ih
- FEK
- choo
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Effectually 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.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of effectually
American and British speakers say effectually in essentially the same way: /ɪˈfɛktʃuəli/ in the US and /ɪˈfɛktʃuəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-FEK-choo-uh-lee.
What does effectually mean?
- In such a way as to achieve a desired result; effectively; so as to have an effect.
Where does effectually come from?
From effectual + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with effectually
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Questions about saying effectually
How do you pronounce effectually?
Say ih-FEK-choo-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈfɛktʃuəli/. In British English it is /ɪˈfɛktʃuəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in effectually?
Effectually has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: ih · FEK · choo · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say effectually the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈfɛktʃuəli/ and the British form is /ɪˈfɛktʃuəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.