How to pronounce effigies
Say it like EF-uh-jeez. Effigies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EF).
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- EF
- uh
- jeez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Effigies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of effigies
American and British speakers say effigies in essentially the same way: /ˈɛfədʒiz/ in the US and /ˈɛfədʒiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EF-uh-jeez.
What does effigies mean?
- plural of effigy How to pronounce effigy
Questions about saying effigies
How do you pronounce effigies?
Say EF-uh-jeez. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛfədʒiz/. In British English it is /ˈɛfədʒiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in effigies?
Effigies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EF). Broken into parts: EF · uh · jeez.
Do Americans and Brits say effigies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛfədʒiz/ and the British form is /ˈɛfədʒiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.