How to pronounce figgery
Say it like FIG-uh-ree. Figgery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIG).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɪɡəri/FIG-uh-ree
UK British/ˈfɪɡəri/FIG-uh-ree
- FIG
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Figgery 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 figgery
American and British speakers say figgery in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪɡəri/ in the US and /ˈfɪɡəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIG-uh-ree.
What does figgery mean?
noun
- A fig farm or orchard.
- Dressy ornamentation.
Where does figgery come from?
From fig + -ery.
Questions about saying figgery
How do you pronounce figgery?
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 figgery?
Figgery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIG). Broken into parts: FIG · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say figgery 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.