How do you pronounce "effete"?

In American English: /ɛˈfiːt/ (eh-FEET). In British English: /ˈɛfiːt/ (EHF-eet). In Canadian English: /ɛˈfiːt/ (eh-FEET). In Australian English: /ˈɛfiːt/ (EHF-eet).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɛˈfiːt/ (eh-FEET), while in British English it's /ˈɛfiːt/ (EHF-eet).

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effete

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/ɛˈfiːt/

eh-FEET

Syllable Breakdown

ɛef·fiːtfete

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