How to pronounce prototypical
Say it like proh-tuh-TIP-ih-kul. Prototypical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIP).
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- proh
- tuh
- TIP
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prototypical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prototypical
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: proh-tuh-TIP-ih-kul.
What does prototypical mean?
- Constituting or representing an original type of something that others are modeled on or derived from.
Where does prototypical come from?
From prototype + -ical.
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Questions about saying prototypical
How do you pronounce prototypical?
Say proh-tuh-TIP-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊtəˈtɪpɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊtəˈtɪpɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prototypical?
Prototypical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIP). Broken into parts: proh · tuh · TIP · ih · kul.
Is prototypical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌprəʊtəˈtɪpɪkəl/ (proh-tuh-TIP-ih-kul).