How to pronounce typhoons
Say it like ty-FOONZ. Typhoons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOONZ).
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- ty
- FOONZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Typhoons 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.
- FOONZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of typhoons
American and British speakers say typhoons in essentially the same way: /ˌtaɪˈfunz/ in the US and /ˌtaɪˈfuːnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ty-FOONZ.
What does typhoons mean?
- plural of typhoon How to pronounce typhoon
- third-person singular simple present indicative of typhoon How to pronounce typhoon
Questions about saying typhoons
How do you pronounce typhoons?
Say ty-FOONZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌtaɪˈfunz/. In British English it is /ˌtaɪˈfuːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in typhoons?
Typhoons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOONZ). Broken into parts: ty · FOONZ.
Do Americans and Brits say typhoons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtaɪˈfunz/ and the British form is /ˌtaɪˈfuːnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.