How to pronounce atypia
Say it like ay-TIP-ee-uh. Atypia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIP).
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- ay
- TIP
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atypia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- TIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of atypia
American and British speakers say atypia in essentially the same way: /ˌeɪˈtɪˌpiə/ in the US and /ˌeɪˈtɪˌpiːə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-TIP-ee-uh.
What does atypia mean?
- abnormality in a cell (the state of being atypical)
Where does atypia come from?
From New Latin atypia, from a- + typus (English “type”) + -ia.
Questions about saying atypia
How do you pronounce atypia?
Say ay-TIP-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪˈtɪˌpiə/. In British English it is /ˌeɪˈtɪˌpiːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atypia?
Atypia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIP). Broken into parts: ay · TIP · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say atypia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌeɪˈtɪˌpiə/ and the British form is /ˌeɪˈtɪˌpiːə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.