How to Pronounce "ineffectual"
word
ˌɪnəˈfɛktʃuəɫ
in-uh-FEK-choo-uhl
ɪnɪfˈɛktʃuːəl
in-if-EK-choo-uhl
Definition
Not producing the desired result or not effective; failing to achieve what is intended.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnəˈfɛktʃuəɫ
British English
ɪnɪfˈɛktʃuːəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-uh-FEK-choo-uhl
UK
in-if-EK-choo-uhl
Listen in Context
His ineffectual plan failed to solve the problem.
The medicine was ineffectual in treating my headache.
Their ineffectual efforts could not change the situation.
I found his advice completely ineffectual—it didn't help at all.