How to pronounce typical
Say it like TIP-uh-kul. Typical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIP).
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- TIP
- uh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Typical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of typical
American and British speakers say typical in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪpəkəl/ in the US and /ˈtɪpɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIP-ih-kul.
What does typical mean?
- exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category“a typical American girl”“a typical suburban community”
- of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing“Jerusalem has a distinctive Middle East flavor”“that is typical of you!”
- conforming to a type“the typical (or normal) American”“typical teenage behavior”
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying typical
How do you pronounce typical?
Say TIP-uh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪpəkəl/. In British English it is /ˈtɪpɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in typical?
Typical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIP). Broken into parts: TIP · uh · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say typical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪpəkəl/ and the British form is /ˈtɪpɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.