How to Pronounce Figuratively

To pronounce "figuratively", say FIG-ur-at-iv-ely — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

FIG-ur-at-iv-ely

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💡 Tip for remembering “figuratively”

"figuratively" has 5 syllables: fig-ur-at-iv-ely. It rhymes with curatively, if that helps it stick.

What does figuratively mean?

adverb

  1. (manner) In a figurative manner.
  2. Used to indicate that what follows is to be taken as a figure of speech, not literally.

Antonyms

literally

Words that rhyme with figuratively

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

curatively

Related words

metaphoricallyfiguratelyfigurallyunfigurativelyliterarilyallegoricallysymbolicallymanneristically

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "figuratively"?▾

"Figuratively" has 5 syllables: fig · ur · at · iv · ely.

What does "figuratively" mean?▾

Figuratively: (manner) In a figurative manner.

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