How to pronounce stereotypical
Say it like ster-ee-oh-TIP-ih-kul. Stereotypical has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TIP).
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- ster
- ee
- oh
- TIP
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stereotypical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sterGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 stereotypical
American and British speakers say stereotypical in essentially the same way: /ˌstɛrioʊˈtɪpɪkəl/ in the US and /ˌstɛriːəˈtɪpɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ster-ee-uh-TIP-ih-kul.
What does stereotypical mean?
- Pertaining to a stereotype; conventional.
- Banal, commonplace, and clichéd because of overuse.“I was disappointed by the stereotypical the-butler-did-it ending.”
- Relating to stereotypy.
Where does stereotypical come from?
From stereotype + -ical.
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Words that rhyme with stereotypical
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Questions about saying stereotypical
How do you pronounce stereotypical?
Say ster-ee-oh-TIP-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌstɛrioʊˈtɪpɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌstɛriːəˈtɪpɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stereotypical?
Stereotypical has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TIP). Broken into parts: ster · ee · oh · TIP · ih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say stereotypical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌstɛrioʊˈtɪpɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˌstɛriːəˈtɪpɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.