How to pronounce typifies
Say it like TIP-uh-fyze. Typifies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIP).
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- TIP
- uh
- fyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Typifies 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.
- fyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of typifies
American and British speakers say typifies in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪpəˌfaɪz/ in the US and /ˈtɪpəˌfaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIP-uh-fyze.
What does typifies mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of typify How to pronounce typify
Questions about saying typifies
How do you pronounce typifies?
Say TIP-uh-fyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪpəˌfaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈtɪpəˌfaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in typifies?
Typifies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIP). Broken into parts: TIP · uh · fyze.
Do Americans and Brits say typifies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪpəˌfaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈtɪpəˌfaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.