How to Pronounce Effect

To pronounce "effect", say EFF-ect — 2 syllables, IPA /ɪˈfɛkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɪˈfɛkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “effect”

"effect" has 2 syllables: eff-ect. It rhymes with aspect and subject, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: affect — easy to mix up when writing.

What does effect mean?

noun

  1. The result or outcome of a cause.

    “The effect of the hurricane was a devastated landscape.”

  2. Impression left on the mind; sensation produced.

verb

  1. To make or bring about; to implement.

    “The best way to effect change is to work with existing stakeholders.”

Words that rhyme with effect

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aspectsubjectprojectdirectneglectaffectrejectdefectrespectdeflectreflectobject

Related words

consequenceoutcomeresultupshotgisteffectuateessenceforce

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "effect"?▾

"Effect" has 2 syllables: eff · ect.

What is the IPA transcription of "effect"?▾

The IPA transcription of "effect" is /ɪˈfɛkt/.

What does "effect" mean?▾

Effect: The result or outcome of a cause.

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