How to Pronounce Topos

To pronounce "topos", say TOP-os — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɒpɒs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈtɒpɒs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “topos”

"topos" has 2 syllables: top-os.

What does topos mean?

noun

  1. A literary theme or motif; a rhetorical convention or formula.
  2. An elementary topos

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "topos"?▾

"Topos" has 2 syllables: top · os.

What is the IPA transcription of "topos"?▾

The IPA transcription of "topos" is /ˈtɒpɒs/.

What does "topos" mean?▾

Topos: A literary theme or motif; a rhetorical convention or formula.

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