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effective

3 syllables
stressed syllable fec
9 letters

Syllables: ef-fec-tive: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable: The 2nd syllable is stressed: ef-FEC-tive.
Pronunciation: /ɪfˈɛktɪv/ in American English.
Stress position: The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (2nd of 3), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break: At the end of a line you can break it as ef-fective, effec-tive.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide effective into syllables?

effective divides as ef-fec-tive. ef-fec-tive: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in effective?

Effective has 3 syllables (ef-fec-tive).

Which syllable is stressed in effective?

The stressed syllable in effective is fec. The 2nd syllable is stressed: ef-FEC-tive.

How do you pronounce effective?

/ɪfˈɛktɪv/ in American English.