How to Pronounce "effigies"
word
ˈɛfɪdʒi
EF-i-jee
ˈɛfɪdʒɪz
EF-i-jeez
Definition
Effigies are statues, models, or images of a person, usually made to represent someone famous or disliked, often used in protests or ceremonies.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛfɪdʒi
British English
ˈɛfɪdʒɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EF-i-jee
UK
EF-i-jeez
Listen in Context
Protesters burned effigies during the march.
Many cultures create effigies for ceremonies.
Children built effigies out of paper for the festival.
They threw tomatoes at the politicians' effigies during the protest.