How to pronounce figurine
Say it like fig-yuh-REEN. Figurine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REEN).
- fig
- yuh
- REEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Figurine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- figGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of figurine
American and British speakers say figurine in essentially the same way: /ˌfɪɡjəˈrin/ in the US and /fɪɡjəˈrin/ in the UK.
British respelling: fih-ghyuh-REEN.
What does figurine mean?
- A small carved or molded figure; a statuette.
Where does figurine come from?
Borrowed from French figurine, equivalent to figure + -ine.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with figurine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of figurine.
Questions about saying figurine
How do you pronounce figurine?
Say fig-yuh-REEN. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɪɡjəˈrin/. In British English it is /fɪɡjəˈrin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in figurine?
Figurine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REEN). Broken into parts: fig · yuh · REEN.
Do Americans and Brits say figurine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌfɪɡjəˈrin/ and the British form is /fɪɡjəˈrin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.