To pronounce "father-figure", say FATH-erf-ig-ur-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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FATH-erf-ig-ur-e
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"father-figure" has 5 syllables: fath-erf-ig-ur-e.
"Father-figure" has 5 syllables: fath · erf · ig · ur · e.
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