How to pronounce typist
Say it like TY-pist. Typist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- pist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Typist 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.
- pistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of typist
American and British speakers say typist in essentially the same way: /ˈtaɪpɪst/ in the US and /ˈtaɪpɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: TY-pist.
What does typist mean?
- A person who types, a clerical worker who writes letters, etc., using a typewriter.
Where does typist come from?
From type + -ist.
Questions about saying typist
How do you pronounce typist?
Say TY-pist. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪpɪst/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪpɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in typist?
Typist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · pist.
Do Americans and Brits say typist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtaɪpɪst/ and the British form is /ˈtaɪpɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.