How many syllables in "effective"?

"effective" has 3 sillabe (ef - fec - tive).

How to divide "effective"?

"effective" divides into 3 parts: ef · fec · tive.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (ef... fec... tive) and listen on SayItVid.

Guida alle sillabe

3 Sillabe

"effective": 3 sillabe.

Sillabe:ef·fec·tive

Accento primario

ef-FEC-tive(ef · fec · tive)○ ● ○

Stress in "effective" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪˈfɛktɪv⁄

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IPAɪˈfɛktɪv

Sillabeef·fec·tive

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How many syllables in "effective"?: "effective" has 3 sillabe (ef - fec - tive).
How to divide "effective"?: "effective" divides into 3 parts: ef · fec · tive.
Where is the stress in "effective"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "effective"?: Say each syllable slowly (ef... fec... tive) and listen on SayItVid.