figure dash

Questions

What does figure dash mean?

The punctuation mark ⟨‒⟩ (used when a dash must be used in numbers).

Where does figure dash come from?

The name comes from the fact that the symbol is the width of a single digit in fonts where this width is constant.

How to pronounce figure dash

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “figure dash”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “figure dash”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “figure dash” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.