How do you pronounce "effect"?

In American English: /ɪˈfɛkt/ (i-FEHKT). In British English: /ɪfˈɛkt/ (if-EHKT). In Canadian English: /ɪˈfɛkt/ (i-FEHKT). In Australian English: /ɪfˈɛkt/ (if-EHKT).

Is "effect" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɪˈfɛkt/ (i-FEHKT), while in British English it's /ɪfˈɛkt/ (if-EHKT).

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effect

/ɪˈfɛkt/

i-FEHKT

Syllable Breakdown

ɪef·fɛktfect

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