How to pronounce typedef
Say it like TYPE-def. Typedef has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYPE).
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- TYPE
- def
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Typedef 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.
- defKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of typedef
American and British speakers say typedef in essentially the same way: /ˈtaɪpdɛf/ in the US and /ˈtaɪpdɛf/ in the UK.
British respelling: TYPE-def.
What does typedef mean?
- A statement that declares a name for a data type.
- A name that has been declared by such a statement.
Where does typedef come from?
From type and definition; originally a keyword in the C programming language.
Questions about saying typedef
How do you pronounce typedef?
Say TYPE-def. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪpdɛf/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪpdɛf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in typedef?
Typedef has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYPE). Broken into parts: TYPE · def.
Do Americans and Brits say typedef the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtaɪpdɛf/ and the British form is /ˈtaɪpdɛf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.