Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

transfigure

/tɹænsˈfɪɡjɚ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.56 in modern English

Syllables
trans-fig-ure
IPA
/tɹænsˈfɪɡjɚ/
15
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To transform the outward appearance of; to convert into a different form, state or substance.

Transitive verb

verb

To glorify or exalt.

Transitive verb

Etymology

From Old French transfigurer.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /tɹænsˈfɪɡjɚ/
  • British English: /tɹænsˈfɪɡə(ɹ)/

Usage

Inflected Forms

transfigures (present, singular) transfiguring (participle, present) transfigured (participle, past) transfigured (past)

Derived Forms

retransfigure transfigurability transfigurable transfiguringly untransfigured

Frequently Paired Words

transfigurate transfiguration transfigurative transfigurement transfiguringly

Synonyms

develop transmute convert draw evolve metamorphize metamorphose reconvert shift transfigurate transfigure transform

Questions

How do you pronounce transfigure?
The recorded pronunciation is /tɹænsˈfɪɡjɚ/.
What does transfigure mean?
To transform the outward appearance of; to convert into a different form, state or substance.
Where does transfigure come from?
From Old French transfigurer.

How to pronounce transfigure

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