The correct reading is こうか (on'yomi-on'yomi). Both 効 (こう) and 果 (か) are standard on'yomi. Misreadings like こうが or ごうか stem from incorrect rendaku for either kanji. This term means "effect" or "effectiveness," referring to the outcome produced by a certain action or the degree to which something is successful.
正しい読み方はこうか(音読み-音読み)です。効(こう)と果(か)は標準的な音読みです。こうがやごうかなどの間違いは、不適切な濁音化によるものです。何らかの作用によって生じる結果、またはその働きがどれだけ有効かを指します。
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