How to pronounce typescript
Say it like TYPE-skript. Typescript has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYPE).
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- TYPE
- skript
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Typescript 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.
- skriptKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of typescript
American and British speakers say typescript in essentially the same way: /ˈtaɪpskrɪpt/ in the US and /ˈtaɪpskrɪpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TYPE-skript.
What does typescript mean?
- typewritten material, especially such a copy of a manuscript
- A file containing a replay of commands typed into a terminal, which can then be automatically typed by a program later on.“The”
- To transcribe into typewritten form.
Where does typescript come from?
From type + script.
Questions about saying typescript
How do you pronounce typescript?
Say TYPE-skript. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪpskrɪpt/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪpskrɪpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in typescript?
Typescript has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYPE). Broken into parts: TYPE · skript.
Do Americans and Brits say typescript the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtaɪpskrɪpt/ and the British form is /ˈtaɪpskrɪpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.