How to pronounce typee
Say it like TY-pee. Typee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Typee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of typee
American and British speakers say typee in essentially the same way: /ˈtaɪpi/ in the US and /ˈtaɪpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: TY-pee.
What does typee mean?
- Intense lovesickness; infatuation, limerence.
Where does typee come from?
Borrowed from Guyanese Creole English typee; further origin unknown, claimed to be from an Indo-Aryan language but no etymon has been found.
Words that rhyme with typee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of typee.
Questions about saying typee
How do you pronounce typee?
Say TY-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪpi/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in typee?
Typee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say typee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtaɪpi/ and the British form is /ˈtaɪpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.