How to pronounce figs
Say it like FIGZ. Figs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FIGZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Figs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIGZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of figs
American and British speakers say figs in essentially the same way: /fɪɡz/ in the US and /fɪɡz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIGZ.
What does figs mean?
- plural of fig How to pronounce fig
Words that rhyme with figs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of figs.
Questions about saying figs
How do you pronounce figs?
Say FIGZ. The American pronunciation is /fɪɡz/. In British English it is /fɪɡz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in figs?
Figs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FIGZ.
Do Americans and Brits say figs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɪɡz/ and the British form is /fɪɡz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.