How to pronounce ineffectual
Say it like in-uh-FEK-choo-ul. Ineffectual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEK).
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- in
- uh
- FEK
- choo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ineffectual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ineffectual
American and British speakers say ineffectual in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnəˈfɛktʃuəl/ in the US and /ˌɪnɪˈfɛktʃuəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-ih-FEK-choo-ul.
What does ineffectual mean?
- Unable or insufficient to produce effect.
- Worthless; ineffective.
- Weak, indecisive; lacking forcefulness.“Our group leader proved highly ineffectual, caving to every whim put forth by the other members.”
Where does ineffectual come from?
From in- + effectual.
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Questions about saying ineffectual
How do you pronounce ineffectual?
Say in-uh-FEK-choo-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnəˈfɛktʃuəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪnɪˈfɛktʃuəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ineffectual?
Ineffectual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEK). Broken into parts: in · uh · FEK · choo · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say ineffectual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnəˈfɛktʃuəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪnɪˈfɛktʃuəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.