How to pronounce figuline
Say it like FIG-yuu-lyne. Figuline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIG).
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- FIG
- yuu
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Figuline 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.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- lyneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of figuline
American and British speakers say figuline in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪɡjʊlaɪn/ in the US and /ˈfɪɡjʊlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIG-yuu-lyne.
What does figuline mean?
- A piece of pottery decorated with representations of natural objects.
- Suitable for making pottery; fictile.
- Made of clay, as by the potter; said of vessels, ornamental figures, etc.
Where does figuline come from?
From French, from Latin figulīna (“pottery”), from figulus.
Questions about saying figuline
How do you pronounce figuline?
Say FIG-yuu-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪɡjʊlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈfɪɡjʊlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in figuline?
Figuline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIG). Broken into parts: FIG · yuu · lyne.
Do Americans and Brits say figuline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪɡjʊlaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈfɪɡjʊlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.