How many syllables in effectively?

Syllables in effectively

4

ef·fec·tive·ly

Effectively has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say effectively

Said as /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/4 syllables, ef-FEC-tive-ly · da-DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈifɛktɪvli/4 syllables, EF-fec-tive-ly · DUM-da-da-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters11

To count it yourself, say effectively slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ef, fec, tive, ly. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in effectively?
Effectively has four syllables.
How do you divide effectively into syllables?
Effectively divides as ef-fec-tive-ly.
Which syllable is stressed in effectively?
The second syllable (ef-FEC-tive-ly).

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