How to Pronounce Figural

To pronounce "figural", say FIG-ur-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfɪɡ(j)ʊɹəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈfɪɡ(j)ʊɹəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “figural”

"figural" has 3 syllables: fig-ur-al.

What does figural mean?

adjective

  1. Representing by means of a figure; emblematic.
  2. Figurative, not literal.

Related words

representationalfigurativeaftereffectemblematicalemblematicfigurationalsymbolisticsymblematic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "figural"?▾

"Figural" has 3 syllables: fig · ur · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "figural"?▾

The IPA transcription of "figural" is /ˈfɪɡ(j)ʊɹəl/.

What does "figural" mean?▾

Figural: Representing by means of a figure; emblematic.

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