How to Pronounce Cost-effective

To pronounce "cost-effective", say COST-eff-ect-iv-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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14

Letters

COST-eff-ect-iv-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “cost-effective”

"cost-effective" has 5 syllables: cost-eff-ect-iv-e.

What does cost-effective mean?

adjective

  1. Returning a benefit that justifies the initial investment; economical.

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Related words

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How many syllables are in "cost-effective"?▾

"Cost-effective" has 5 syllables: cost · eff · ect · iv · e.

What does "cost-effective" mean?▾

Cost-effective: Returning a benefit that justifies the initial investment; economical.

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