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How to pronounce figgy

Say it like FIG-ee. Figgy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIG).

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US American/ˈfɪɡi/FIG-ee
UK British/ˈfɪɡi/FIG-ee
  • FIG
  • ee
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Figgy pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. FIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  2. eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of figgy

American and British speakers say figgy in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪɡi/ in the US and /ˈfɪɡi/ in the UK.

British respelling: FIG-ee.

What does figgy mean?

adjective
  1. Of or like figs.“This cake has a figgy taste.”
  2. Containing figs.

Where does figgy come from?

From fig + -y. However, figgy pudding has a different origin; see Figgy pudding#Etymology on Wikipedia.

Words that rhyme with figgy

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of figgy.

Questions about saying figgy

How do you pronounce figgy?

Say FIG-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪɡi/. In British English it is /ˈfɪɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in figgy?

Figgy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIG). Broken into parts: FIG · ee.

Do Americans and Brits say figgy the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪɡi/ and the British form is /ˈfɪɡi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).