How to pronounce effectively

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

American/ɪˈfɛktɪvli/

British

What does effectively mean?

advIn an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect.

Essentially, in effect, for all practical purposes.

“On paper, the answer seems to be yes, but, effectively, the answer is no.”

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