How to pronounce effusive
Say it like EF-yoo-siv. Effusive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EF).
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- EF
- yoo
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Effusive 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.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of effusive
American and British speakers say effusive in essentially the same way: /ˈɛfjusɪv/ in the US and /ˈɛfjuːsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: EF-yoo-siv.
What does effusive mean?
- Gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression).“effusive praise”
- Extrusive; having solidified after being poured out as molten lava.
Where does effusive come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin effūsīvus, 1660s.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying effusive
How do you pronounce effusive?
Say EF-yoo-siv. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛfjusɪv/. In British English it is /ˈɛfjuːsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in effusive?
Effusive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EF). Broken into parts: EF · yoo · siv.
Do Americans and Brits say effusive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛfjusɪv/ and the British form is /ˈɛfjuːsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.