How to pronounce typing
Say it like TY-ping. Typing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
- TY
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Typing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of typing
American and British speakers say typing in essentially the same way: /ˈtaɪpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtaɪpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TY-ping.
What does typing mean?
- Assignment or classification by type.
- The assignment of data types for variables.
- The act of one who types on a keyboard.
- present participle and gerund of type How to pronounce type
Where does typing come from?
By surface analysis, type + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with typing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of typing.
Questions about saying typing
How do you pronounce typing?
Say TY-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in typing?
Typing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say typing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtaɪpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtaɪpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.