How to Pronounce "figure out"
expression
ˈfɪɡjɝ/ /ˈaʊt
FIG-yer-owt
fˈɪɡɐ/ /ˈaʊt
FIG-uh-owt
Definition
To find the answer to something by thinking, searching, or working through the problem. It means to solve, understand, or realize how to do or explain something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɪɡjɝ/ /ˈaʊt
British English
fˈɪɡɐ/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FIG-yer-owt
UK
FIG-uh-owt
Listen in Context
Can you figure out the problem?
I can't figure out how to use this phone.
She quickly figured out the answer.
Give me a minute—I'll figure it out.