effect

noun

How many syllables in effect?

There are 2 syllables in the word effect.

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Divide effect into syllables:

ef · fect

How to pronounce effect:

Definition of effect:

effect (noun):: a change or state of affairs caused by something or someone; a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon.; something that inevitably follows an antecedent (such as a cause or agent) result, outcome

Synonyms for effect:

aftereffect

aftermath

backwash

bandwagon effect

branch

brisance

burden

butterfly effect

by-product

byproduct

change

child

coattails effect

conclusion

consequence

core

coriolis effect

corollary

dent

development

domino effect

end result

essence

event

fallout

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Antonyms for effect:

agent

base

basis

causal agency

causal agent

causality

causation

cause

connection

determinant

driver

driving force

excuse

factor

foundation

genesis

ground

grounds

impetus

incentive

incitation

incitement

inducement

inspiration

instigation

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