How to Pronounce Atypical

To pronounce "atypical", say ATYP-ic-al — 3 syllables, IPA /eɪ.ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/eɪ.ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “atypical”

"atypical" has 3 syllables: atyp-ic-al. It rhymes with typical and prototypical, if that helps it stick.

What does atypical mean?

noun

  1. An atypical antipsychotic.

adjective

  1. Not conforming to the normal type.
  2. Unusual or irregular.

Antonyms

typical

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Words that rhyme with atypical

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typicalprototypicalstereotypicaluntypical

Related words

untypicalabnormalirregularunrepresentativeuncharacteristicunusualaberrantmysterious

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "atypical"?▾

"Atypical" has 3 syllables: atyp · ic · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "atypical"?▾

The IPA transcription of "atypical" is /eɪ.ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/.

What does "atypical" mean?▾

Atypical: An atypical antipsychotic.

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