How to pronounce tintype
Say it like TIN-type. Tintype has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIN).
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- TIN
- type
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tintype pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- typeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tintype
American and British speakers say tintype in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪnˌtaɪp/ in the US and /ˈtɪnˌtaɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIN-type.
What does tintype mean?
- An early, remarkably durable form of photograph (technically a photographic negative), printed on a tin plate, then varnished.
- To produce a tintype image of.
Where does tintype come from?
From tin + type.
Questions about saying tintype
How do you pronounce tintype?
Say TIN-type. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪnˌtaɪp/. In British English it is /ˈtɪnˌtaɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tintype?
Tintype has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIN). Broken into parts: TIN · type.
Do Americans and Brits say tintype the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪnˌtaɪp/ and the British form is /ˈtɪnˌtaɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.