How to pronounce configure
Say it like kun-FIG-yer. Configure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIG).
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- kun
- FIG
- yer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Configure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of configure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-FIG-uh.
What does configure mean?
- To set up or arrange something in such a way that it is ready for operation for a particular purpose, or to someone's particular liking“Users may configure the settings to enhance their experience.”
Where does configure come from?
From Old French configurer, from Latin configurare.
Words that rhyme with configure
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of configure.
Questions about saying configure
How do you pronounce configure?
Say kun-FIG-yer. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfɪɡjɚ/. In British English it is /kənˈfɪɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in configure?
Configure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIG). Broken into parts: kun · FIG · yer.
Is configure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kənˈfɪɡə/ (kun-FIG-uh).