How to say 'FIGURE IT OUT' | American English

TL;DR

Learn the correct pronunciation and usage of the phrase "figure it out" to sound closer to native English speakers.

Transcript

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Key Insights

• 🔇 The phrase "figure it out" is pronounced as "fig-uh-RAWT" to sound closer to native English speakers.
• ☺️ The word "figure" is pronounced as "fig-yur" with a relaxed "e" sound.
• 😃 "It" is reduced to "uh" and the "t" becomes a flap "t" when connected to "out."

Questions & Answers

Q: How is the phrase "figure it out" pronounced?

The phrase is pronounced as "fig-uh-RAWT," with "figure" sounding like "fig-yur" and "out" pronounced with a forward "a" and a flap "t."

Q: What is the correct pronunciation of the word "figure"?

The word "figure" is pronounced as "fig" with a relaxed "e" sound, followed by a "y" and an "r."

Q: How are the words "it" and "out" connected in pronunciation?

"It" is reduced to "uh" and the "t" becomes a flap "t" when connected to "out."

Q: How should the word "out" be pronounced?

"Out" is pronounced with a forward "a" sound, followed by a "u" and a flap "t."

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The phrase "figure it out" is treated as one word, pronounced as "fig-uh-RAWT."

• The word "figure" is pronounced as "fig" with a relaxed "e" sound, followed by a "y" sound and then an "r."

• The words "it" and "out" are connected, with "it" reduced to "uh" and the "t" becoming a flap "t."

• The word "out" is pronounced with a forward "a" sound, followed by a "u" and a "t."