How to Pronounce Type

To pronounce "type", say TYPE — one syllable, IPA /taɪp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/taɪp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “type”

"type" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with archetype and gripe, if that helps it stick.

What does type mean?

noun

  1. A grouping based on shared characteristics; a class.

    “This type of plane can handle rough weather more easily than that type of plane.”

  2. An individual considered typical of its class, one regarded as typifying a certain profession, environment, etc.

verb

  1. To put text on paper using a typewriter.
  2. To enter text or commands into a computer using a keyboard.

Synonyms

data typecategoryclassgenregroupkindnaturesort

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Words that rhyme with type

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

archetypegripesnipeprototyperipewipepipestereotypehypestripeswipeslype

Related words

charactertypecastcasetypewriteeccentricclasscategorykind

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "type"?▾

"Type" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "type"?▾

The IPA transcription of "type" is /taɪp/.

What does "type" mean?▾

Type: A grouping based on shared characteristics; a class.

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