How to pronounce typewritten
Say it like TY-prit-un. Typewritten has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtaɪˌprɪtən/TY-prit-un
UK British/ˈtaɪˌprɪtən/TY-prit-un
- TY
- prit
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Typewritten 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.
- pritGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of typewritten
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TY-prit-un.
What does typewritten mean?
adjective
- written using a typewriter
- past participle of typewrite
Where does typewritten come from?
From type + written.
Questions about saying typewritten
How do you pronounce typewritten?
Say TY-prit-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪˌprɪtən/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪˌprɪtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in typewritten?
Typewritten has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · prit · un.
Is typewritten 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 /ˈtaɪˌprɪtən/ (TY-prit-un).