How to pronounce effectuate
Say it like ih-FEK-choo-ayt. Effectuate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
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- ih
- FEK
- choo
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Effectuate 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.
- aytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of effectuate
American and British speakers say effectuate in essentially the same way: /ɪˈfɛktʃuˌeɪt/ in the US and /ɪˈfɛktʃuːˌeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-FEK-choo-ayt.
What does effectuate mean?
- To cause, bring about (an event); to accomplish, to carry out (a wish, plan etc.).
Where does effectuate come from?
From the participle stem of Renaissance Latin effectuare, or its source, Latin effectus (“effect”); probably after Middle French effectuer.
Questions about saying effectuate
How do you pronounce effectuate?
Say ih-FEK-choo-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈfɛktʃuˌeɪt/. In British English it is /ɪˈfɛktʃuːˌeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in effectuate?
Effectuate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: ih · FEK · choo · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say effectuate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈfɛktʃuˌeɪt/ and the British form is /ɪˈfɛktʃuːˌeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.