How to Pronounce "in round figures"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɹaʊnd/ /ˈfɪɡjɝz
in ROWND FIG-yerz
ˈɪn/ /ɹˈaʊnd/ /fˈɪɡəz
in ROWND FIG-uhz
Definition
Used to give an approximate number by rounding it to the nearest whole number, simplifying the original value.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɹaʊnd/ /ˈfɪɡjɝz
British English
ˈɪn/ /ɹˈaʊnd/ /fˈɪɡəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in ROWND FIG-yerz
UK
in ROWND FIG-uhz
Listen in Context
The company made, in round figures, twenty thousand dollars last year.
There are, in round figures, fifty people working here.
In round figures, the car costs ten thousand dollars.
We spent, in round figures, about five hours on that project.