effort

/ˈefərt/

Syllables ef·fort

Stress EF-fort

Phonics Breakdown

ef

/ef/

short e

fort

/fərt/

r-controlled or

Meaning

an attempt or the use of physical or mental energy to do something

Sound Reference

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ef=/ef/(left) + fort=/fərt/(comfort)

Example

She made a great effort to finish the work on time.