How to pronounce effendi
Say it like eh-FEN-dee. Effendi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEN).
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- eh
- FEN
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Effendi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- FENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of effendi
American and British speakers say effendi in essentially the same way: /ɛˈfɛndi/ in the US and /ɛˈfɛndi/ in the UK.
British respelling: eh-FEN-dee.
What does effendi mean?
- An educated or well-respected man in an eastern Mediterranean or Arab country; often used as a title of respect or courtesy in Turkey or a former Ottoman territory.
Words that rhyme with effendi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of effendi.
Questions about saying effendi
How do you pronounce effendi?
Say eh-FEN-dee. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈfɛndi/. In British English it is /ɛˈfɛndi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in effendi?
Effendi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEN). Broken into parts: eh · FEN · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say effendi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛˈfɛndi/ and the British form is /ɛˈfɛndi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.