Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

figaro

/fˈɪɡɚˌoʊ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.91 in modern English

Syllables
fi-garo
IPA
/fˈɪɡɚˌoʊ/
10
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A barber.

Etymology

After the character in The Barber of Seville.

Inflected Forms

Questions

How do you pronounce figaro?
The recorded pronunciation is /fˈɪɡɚˌoʊ/.
What does figaro mean?
A cunning, dexterous person.
Where does figaro come from?
After the character in The Barber of Seville.

How to pronounce figaro

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “figaro”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/fˈɪɡɚˌoʊ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “figaro” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.