How to Pronounce Typewriter

To pronounce "typewriter", say TYPEWR-it-er — 3 syllables, IPA /[ˈtaɪpˌɹaɪtə(ɹ)]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/[ˈtaɪpˌɹaɪtə(ɹ)]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “typewriter”

"typewriter" has 3 syllables: typewr-it-er. It rhymes with blighter and writer, if that helps it stick.

What does typewriter mean?

noun

  1. A device, at least partially mechanical, used to print text by pressing keys that cause type to be impressed through an inked ribbon onto paper.
  2. One who uses a typewriter; a typist.

Synonyms

typist

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Words that rhyme with typewriter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blighterwritermitrefighterlightertitermitercopywriterlamplighterslighterciterunderwriter

Related words

typingtypistmachinerywritermachinegpttypotpg

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "typewriter"?▾

"Typewriter" has 3 syllables: typewr · it · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "typewriter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "typewriter" is /[ˈtaɪpˌɹaɪtə(ɹ)]/.

What does "typewriter" mean?▾

Typewriter: A device, at least partially mechanical, used to print text by pressing keys that cause type to be impressed through an inked ribbon onto paper.

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