How to pronounce typewriters
Say it like TY-pry-terz. Typewriters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- pry
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Typewriters 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.
- pryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of typewriters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TY-pry-tuz.
What does typewriters mean?
- plural of typewriter How to pronounce typewriter
Questions about saying typewriters
How do you pronounce typewriters?
Say TY-pry-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪˌpraɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪˌpraɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in typewriters?
Typewriters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · pry · terz.
Is typewriters pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtaɪˌpraɪtəz/ (TY-pry-tuz).