How to pronounce disfigured
Say it like dis-FIG-yerd. Disfigured has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIG).
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- dis
- FIG
- yerd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disfigured pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yerdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of disfigured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-FIG-yud.
What does disfigured mean?
- Having a damaged appearance or form; defaced or deformed.
- simple past and past participle of disfigure How to pronounce disfigure
Questions about saying disfigured
How do you pronounce disfigured?
Say dis-FIG-yerd. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈfɪɡjɚd/. In British English it is /dɪsˈfɪɡjəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disfigured?
Disfigured has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIG). Broken into parts: dis · FIG · yerd.
Is disfigured 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 /dɪsˈfɪɡjəd/ (dis-FIG-yud).