How to pronounce untypical
Say it like un-TIP-ih-kul. Untypical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIP).
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- un
- TIP
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Untypical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of untypical
American and British speakers say untypical in essentially the same way: /ənˈtɪpɪkəl/ in the US and /ənˈtɪpɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-TIP-ih-kul.
What does untypical mean?
- not typical, atypical, unusual
Where does untypical come from?
From un- + typical.
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Questions about saying untypical
How do you pronounce untypical?
Say un-TIP-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ənˈtɪpɪkəl/. In British English it is /ənˈtɪpɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in untypical?
Untypical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIP). Broken into parts: un · TIP · ih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say untypical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈtɪpɪkəl/ and the British form is /ənˈtɪpɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.