To pronounce "effete", say EFF-et-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈfiːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɪˈfiːt/
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"effete" has 3 syllables: eff-et-e. It rhymes with conceit and sweet, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Effete" has 3 syllables: eff · et · e.
The IPA transcription of "effete" is /ɪˈfiːt/.
Effete: Of substances, quantities etc: exhausted, spent, worn-out.
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