How to pronounce effs
Say it like EFS. Effs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ɛfs/EFS
UK British/ɛfs/EFS
- EFS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Effs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EFSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of effs
American and British speakers say effs in essentially the same way: /ɛfs/ in the US and /ɛfs/ in the UK.
British respelling: EFS.
What does effs mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of eff How to pronounce eff
- plural of eff How to pronounce eff
Questions about saying effs
How do you pronounce effs?
Say EFS. The American pronunciation is /ɛfs/. In British English it is /ɛfs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in effs?
Effs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: EFS.
Do Americans and Brits say effs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛfs/ and the British form is /ɛfs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.