How to pronounce type
Say it like TYPE. Type is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TYPE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Type pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYPESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of type
American and British speakers say type in essentially the same way: /taɪp/ in the US and /taɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: TYPE.
What does type mean?
- a subdivision of a particular kind of thing“what type of sculpture do you prefer?”
- a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)“a real character”“a strange character”
- (biology) the taxonomic group whose characteristics are used to define the next higher taxon
- write by means of a keyboard with types“type the acceptance letter, please”
- identify as belonging to a certain type“Such people can practically be typed”
Words that rhyme with type
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of type.
Questions about saying type
How do you pronounce type?
Say TYPE. The American pronunciation is /taɪp/. In British English it is /taɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in type?
Type is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TYPE.
Do Americans and Brits say type the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /taɪp/ and the British form is /taɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.