How to pronounce typewriting
Say it like TY-pry-ting. Typewriting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- pry
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Typewriting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of typewriting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TY-pry-ting.
What does typewriting mean?
- The act, or the skill, of using a typewriter.
- The material produced by a typewriter; typescript.
- present participle and gerund of typewrite
Where does typewriting come from?
From type + writing.
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Questions about saying typewriting
How do you pronounce typewriting?
Say TY-pry-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪˌpraɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪˌpraɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in typewriting?
Typewriting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · pry · ting.
Is typewriting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈtaɪˌpraɪtɪŋ/ (TY-pry-ting).