How to pronounce figments
Say it like FIG-mints. Figments has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIG).
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- FIG
- mints
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Figments 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.
- mintsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of figments
American and British speakers say figments in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪɡmɪnts/ in the US and /ˈfɪɡmɪnts/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIG-mints.
What does figments mean?
- plural of figment How to pronounce figment
Questions about saying figments
How do you pronounce figments?
Say FIG-mints. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪɡmɪnts/. In British English it is /ˈfɪɡmɪnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in figments?
Figments has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIG). Broken into parts: FIG · mints.
Do Americans and Brits say figments the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪɡmɪnts/ and the British form is /ˈfɪɡmɪnts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.