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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable fect
  • 6 letters
Syllables
ef-fect: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: ef-FECT.
Pronunciation
/ɪfˈɛkt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as ef-fect.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide effect into syllables?

effect divides as ef-fect. ef-fect: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in effect?

Effect has 2 syllables (ef-fect).

Which syllable is stressed in effect?

The stressed syllable in effect is fect. The 2nd syllable is stressed: ef-FECT.

How do you pronounce effect?

/ɪfˈɛkt/ in American English.