How to pronounce effigy
Say it like EF-ih-jee. Effigy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EF).
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- EF
- ih
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Effigy 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of effigy
American and British speakers say effigy in essentially the same way: /ˈɛfɪdʒi/ in the US and /ˈɛfɪdʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: EF-ih-jee.
What does effigy mean?
- A dummy or other crude representation of a person, group or object that is hated.“In England on Bonfire Night, an effigy is often burned.”
- A likeness of a person.“tomb effigy”
Where does effigy come from?
From French effigie, from Latin effigiēs (“likeness, effigy”), from effingō (“represent, portray”).
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Questions about saying effigy
How do you pronounce effigy?
Say EF-ih-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛfɪdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈɛfɪdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in effigy?
Effigy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EF). Broken into parts: EF · ih · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say effigy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛfɪdʒi/ and the British form is /ˈɛfɪdʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.