How to pronounce effective

Say it like this: /əˈfektɪv/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/əˈfektɪv/

What does effective mean?

adjHaving the power to produce a required effect or effects.

“The pill is an effective method of birth control.”

Producing a decided or decisive effect.

“The president delivered an effective speech!”

Efficient, serviceable, or operative, available for useful work.

“My effective income after taxes and child support is $500 a month.”

nouna soldier fit for duty

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