How to Pronounce Figure

To pronounce "figure", say FIG-ur-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfɪɡjɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfɪɡjɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “figure”

"figure" has 3 syllables: fig-ur-e. It rhymes with configure and disfigure, if that helps it stick.

What does figure mean?

noun

  1. A drawing or diagram conveying information.
  2. The representation of any form, as by drawing, painting, modelling, carving, embroidering, etc.; especially, a representation of the human body.

    “a figure in bronze; a figure cut in marble”

verb

  1. To calculate, to solve a mathematical problem.
  2. To come to understand.

    “I can’t figure if he’s telling the truth or lying.”

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Words that rhyme with figure

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configuredisfigurereconfigure

Related words

imagenumbercomputecalculatepicturedesignpatternform

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "figure"?▾

"Figure" has 3 syllables: fig · ur · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "figure"?▾

The IPA transcription of "figure" is /ˈfɪɡjɚ/.

What does "figure" mean?▾

Figure: A drawing or diagram conveying information.

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