How to Pronounce Types

To pronounce "types", say TYPES — one syllable, IPA /taɪps/. 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

/taɪps/

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💡 Tip for remembering “types”

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

What does types 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

Words that rhyme with types

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gripesarchetypesstereotypescripespipesstripesbagpipesswipeshypespinstripesgenotypesphenotypes

Related words

charactertypecastcasetypewriteeccentricabsencesareasarrangements

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "types"?▾

"Types" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "types"?▾

The IPA transcription of "types" is /taɪps/.

What does "types" mean?▾

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

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