effective

/ɪˈfɛktɪv/

Syllables ef·fec·tive

Stress ef-FEC-tive

Phonics Breakdown

e

/ɪ/

short i

ff

/f/

double consonant

ec

/ɛk/

short e

tive

/tɪv/

short i

Meaning

producing the intended result; successful

Sound Reference

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e=/ɪ/(sit) + ff=/f/(coffee) + ec=/ɛk/(effect) + tive=/tɪv/(active)

Example

This medicine is very effective.