How to pronounce typophone
Say it like TY-puh-fohn. Typophone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- puh
- fohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Typophone 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of typophone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TY-puh-fohn.
What does typophone mean?
- A musical keyboard instrument that produces sound by striking tuned brass rods that are coupled to a spruce soundboard. It was a precursor to the celesta.
Questions about saying typophone
How do you pronounce typophone?
Say TY-puh-fohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪpəˌfoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪpəˌfəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in typophone?
Typophone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · puh · fohn.
Is typophone 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 /ˈtaɪpəˌfəʊn/ (TY-puh-fohn).