How to Pronounce "take effect"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈifɛkt/, /əˈfɛkt/, /ɪˈfɛkt
TAYK i-FEKT, uh-FEKT, i-FEKT
tˈeɪk/ /ɪfˈɛkt
TAYK if-EKT
Definition
To begin to have results or to be officially active, such as a law or rule starting to apply.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈifɛkt/, /əˈfɛkt/, /ɪˈfɛkt
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ɪfˈɛkt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK i-FEKT, uh-FEKT, i-FEKT
UK
TAYK if-EKT
Listen in Context
The new law will take effect next year.
Your changes will take effect after you restart the computer.
The medicine takes an hour to take effect.
Once the contract is signed, it will take effect immediately.