Como Pronunciar "figuratively"
word
fig-YOO-ruh-tiv-lee
FIG-yuh-ray-tiv-lee
Definição
Used to say that a word or phrase does not mean exactly what it says, but expresses an idea or feeling instead.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
fɪɡˈjʊɹətɪvɫi
Inglês Britânico
fˈɪɡjʊɹˌeɪtɪvli
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
fig-YOO-ruh-tiv-lee
UK
FIG-yuh-ray-tiv-lee
Ouça em Contexto
He was so surprised, his jaw dropped figuratively.
Figuratively, I was walking on air after hearing the news.
You broke my heart, figuratively.
Figuratively speaking, he's the backbone of the team.