How to pronounce typify
Say it like TIP-uh-fy. Typify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtɪpəˌfaɪ/TIP-uh-fy
UK British/ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/TIP-ih-fy
- TIP
- uh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Typify 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.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of typify
American and British speakers say typify in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪpəˌfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIP-ih-fy.
What does typify mean?
verb
- To embody, exemplify; to represent by a form, image, model, or resemblance.“His attitude typifies the attitude of young people today.”
- To portray stereotypically.“The angry captain typified all new sailors as incompetent.”
- To serve as a typical or reference specimen of.“The chosen specimen typifies plants belonging to that species.”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying typify
How do you pronounce typify?
Say TIP-uh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪpəˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in typify?
Typify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIP). Broken into parts: TIP · uh · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say typify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪpəˌfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.