How to Pronounce "words to that effect"
expression
WURDZ tuhthuh-FEKT or WURDZ tuhthuh-fekt
WURDZ tuhthuh-FEKT
Definition
This phrase is used when repeating what someone said without using the exact words, but keeping the same general meaning.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɝdz/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət/ /ˈifɛkt/, /əˈfɛkt/, /ɪˈfɛkt
British English
wˈɜːdz/ /tˈuː/ /ðˈæt/ /ɪfˈɛkt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WURDZ tuhthuh-FEKT or WURDZ tuhthuh-fekt
UK
WURDZ tuhthuh-FEKT
Listen in Context
He said he was too busy to help, or words to that effect.
The teacher told us to be careful, or words to that effect.
She said it was a great idea, or words to that effect.
He threatened to call the police, or words to that effect.