How to pronounce typo
Say it like TY-poh. Typo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- poh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Typo 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.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of typo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TY-poh.
What does typo mean?
- A typographical error.“Sorry, I meant to say “buy a SODA”, “sofa” was a typo.”
- A compositor; a typographer.
- To make a typographical error.
Where does typo come from?
Clipping of typographical error.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with typo
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Questions about saying typo
How do you pronounce typo?
Say TY-poh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪpoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪpəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in typo?
Typo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · poh.
Is typo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtaɪpəʊ/ (TY-poh).