How to pronounce misfigure
Say it like mis-FIG-er. Misfigure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIG).
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- mis
- FIG
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misfigure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misfigure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mis-FIG-uh.
What does misfigure mean?
- To miscalculate; to make a computational error.
- To make an incorrect assessment.
- To misrepresent or disguise.
- An incorrect figure.
- The misfigured portion of an optical surface, or the presence of such a portion.
Where does misfigure come from?
From mis- + figure.
Questions about saying misfigure
How do you pronounce misfigure?
Say mis-FIG-er. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈfɪɡər/. In British English it is /mɪsˈfɪɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misfigure?
Misfigure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIG). Broken into parts: mis · FIG · er.
Is misfigure 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 /mɪsˈfɪɡə/ (mis-FIG-uh).