How to Pronounce "figure on"
expression
ˈfɪɡjɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
FIG-yer-awn or FIG-yer-ahn
fˈɪɡɐ/ /ˈɒn
FIG-uh-on
Definition
To expect or plan for something to happen; to count on something as part of your plans.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɪɡjɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
fˈɪɡɐ/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FIG-yer-awn or FIG-yer-ahn
UK
FIG-uh-on
Listen in Context
You can figure on the meeting starting at 10 a.m.
We didn't figure on so many guests.
Are you figuring on staying for dinner?
Don’t figure on the weather being perfect for the picnic.