How to pronounce figary
Say it like FIG-uh-ree. Figary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIG).
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- FIG
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Figary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of figary
American and British speakers say figary in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪɡəri/ in the US and /ˈfɪɡəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIG-uh-ree.
What does figary mean?
- A whim or eccentricity.
Where does figary come from?
By sound change from vagary.
Questions about saying figary
How do you pronounce figary?
Say FIG-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪɡəri/. In British English it is /ˈfɪɡəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in figary?
Figary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIG). Broken into parts: FIG · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say figary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪɡəri/ and the British form is /ˈfɪɡəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.