How to pronounce typhoon
Say it like ty-FOON. Typhoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOON).
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- ty
- FOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Typhoon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- FOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of typhoon
American and British speakers say typhoon in essentially the same way: /ˌtaɪˈfun/ in the US and /taɪˈfuːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ty-FOON.
What does typhoon mean?
- a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans
Words that rhyme with typhoon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of typhoon.
Questions about saying typhoon
How do you pronounce typhoon?
Say ty-FOON. The American pronunciation is /ˌtaɪˈfun/. In British English it is /taɪˈfuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in typhoon?
Typhoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOON). Broken into parts: ty · FOON.
Do Americans and Brits say typhoon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtaɪˈfun/ and the British form is /taɪˈfuːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.