How to pronounce figwort
Say it like FIG-wurt. Figwort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIG).
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- FIG
- wurt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Figwort 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.
- wurtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of figwort
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FIG-wurt.
What does figwort mean?
- Any of various woodland herbs and shrubs of the genus Scrophularia.
Where does figwort come from?
From Old English fīcwyrt, equivalent to fig + wort.
Questions about saying figwort
How do you pronounce figwort?
Say FIG-wurt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪɡwɝt/. In British English it is /ˈfɪɡwɜːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in figwort?
Figwort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIG). Broken into parts: FIG · wurt.
Is figwort 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 /ˈfɪɡwɜːt/ (FIG-wurt).