How to pronounce effigiate
Say it like ih-FIJ-ee-ayt. Effigiate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIJ).
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- ih
- FIJ
- ee
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Effigiate 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.
- FIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of effigiate
American and British speakers say effigiate in essentially the same way: /ɪˈfɪdʒieɪt/ in the US and /ɪˈfɪdʒiːeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-FIJ-ee-ayt.
What does effigiate mean?
- To form as an effigy or make a representation of; to illustrate or depict.
- To fashion; to adapt.
- To embody; to manifest.
Where does effigiate come from?
Learned borrowing from Late Latin effigiātus, past participle of effigiō (“to form”), from effigiēs.
Questions about saying effigiate
How do you pronounce effigiate?
Say ih-FIJ-ee-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈfɪdʒieɪt/. In British English it is /ɪˈfɪdʒiːeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in effigiate?
Effigiate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIJ). Broken into parts: ih · FIJ · ee · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say effigiate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈfɪdʒieɪt/ and the British form is /ɪˈfɪdʒiːeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.