How to pronounce transfigure
Say it like trans-FIG-yer. Transfigure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIG).
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- trans
- FIG
- yer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transfigure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- transKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- FIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of transfigure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: trans-FIG-uh.
What does transfigure mean?
- To transform the outward appearance of; to convert into a different form, state or substance.
- To glorify or exalt.
Where does transfigure come from?
From Old French transfigurer.
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Words that rhyme with transfigure
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Questions about saying transfigure
How do you pronounce transfigure?
Say trans-FIG-yer. The American pronunciation is /trænsˈfɪɡjɚ/. In British English it is /trænsˈfɪɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transfigure?
Transfigure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIG). Broken into parts: trans · FIG · yer.
Is transfigure 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 /trænsˈfɪɡə/ (trans-FIG-uh).