How to Pronounce “effective

word

/ˈifɛktɪv/
i-FEK-tiv
/ɪfˈɛktɪv/
i-FEK-tiv

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈifɛktɪv/

British English

/ɪfˈɛktɪv/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

i-FEK-tiv

UK

i-FEK-tiv

Listen in Context

This medicine is effective for headaches.

We need an effective way to save money.

The new rule is effective on Monday.

Her feedback was short but really effective.