How to pronounce figurines
Say it like fig-yuh-REENZ. Figurines has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REENZ).
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- fig
- yuh
- REENZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Figurines 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.
- REENZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of figurines
American and British speakers say figurines in essentially the same way: /ˌfɪɡjəˈrinz/ in the US and /ˌfɪɡjəˈriːnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: fig-yuh-REENZ.
What does figurines mean?
- plural of figurine How to pronounce figurine
Words that rhyme with figurines
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of figurines.
Questions about saying figurines
How do you pronounce figurines?
Say fig-yuh-REENZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɪɡjəˈrinz/. In British English it is /ˌfɪɡjəˈriːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in figurines?
Figurines has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REENZ). Broken into parts: fig · yuh · REENZ.
Do Americans and Brits say figurines the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌfɪɡjəˈrinz/ and the British form is /ˌfɪɡjəˈriːnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.