How to pronounce figural
Say it like FIG-yuh-rul. Figural has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIG).
- FIG
- yuh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Figural 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of figural
American and British speakers say figural in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪɡjərəl/ in the US and /ˈfɪɡjʊrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIG-yuu-rul.
What does figural mean?
- Representing by means of a figure; emblematic.
- Figurative, not literal.
- Pertaining to (human) figures.
Where does figural come from?
From Old French figural, from late Latin figūrālis, from figūra (“figure”).
Questions about saying figural
How do you pronounce figural?
Say FIG-yuh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪɡjərəl/. In British English it is /ˈfɪɡjʊrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in figural?
Figural has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIG). Broken into parts: FIG · yuh · rul.
Do Americans and Brits say figural the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪɡjərəl/ and the British form is /ˈfɪɡjʊrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.