How to Pronounce "have an effect on"
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈifɛkt/, /əˈfɛkt/, /ɪˈfɛkt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
HAV an uh-FEKT on
hæv/ /ˈɐn/ /ɪfˈɛkt/ /ˈɒn
hav un if-EKT on
Definition
To change or influence something or someone in some way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈifɛkt/, /əˈfɛkt/, /ɪˈfɛkt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
hæv/ /ˈɐn/ /ɪfˈɛkt/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV an uh-FEKT on
UK
hav un if-EKT on
Listen in Context
Too much sugar can have an effect on your health.
Rain can have an effect on traffic.
Music can have an effect on your mood.
Did the new law have an effect on prices?