affect

/əˈfɛkt/

Syllables a·ffect

Stress a-FECT

Phonics Breakdown

a

/ə/

schwa

ff

/f/

ck sound

ect

/ɛkt/

short e

Meaning

to influence or produce a change in something

Sound Reference

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a=/ə/(about) + ffect=/fɛkt/(effect)

Example

Lack of sleep can affect your health.