How to pronounce figured
Say it like FIG-yerd. Figured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIG).
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US American/ˈfɪɡjɚd/FIG-yerd
UK British/ˈfɪɡəd/FIG-ud
- FIG
- yerd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Figured 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.
- yerdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of figured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FIG-ud.
What does figured mean?
adjective
- (of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns“my dress is richly figured”
Where does figured come from?
From figure + -ed.
Questions about saying figured
How do you pronounce figured?
Say FIG-yerd. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪɡjɚd/. In British English it is /ˈfɪɡəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in figured?
Figured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIG). Broken into parts: FIG · yerd.
Is figured pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɪɡəd/ (FIG-ud).