How to Pronounce Figuring

To pronounce "figuring", say FIG-ur-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

FIG-ur-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “figuring”

"figuring" has 3 syllables: fig-ur-ing. It rhymes with configuring and disfiguring, if that helps it stick.

What does figuring mean?

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.”

noun

  1. Calculation.
  2. Structure, design, or arrangement; figure.

Words that rhyme with figuring

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configuringdisfiguring

Related words

calculationcomputationreckoningmaththinkingclaimingexpressingestimating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "figuring"?▾

"Figuring" has 3 syllables: fig · ur · ing.

What does "figuring" mean?▾

Figuring: To calculate, to solve a mathematical problem.

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