How to Pronounce Typifies

To pronounce "typifies", say TYPIF-ies — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

TYPIF-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “typifies”

"typifies" has 2 syllables: typif-ies. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does typifies mean?

verb

  1. To embody, exemplify; to represent by an image, form, model, or resemblance.

    “His attitude typifies the attitude of young people today.”

  2. To portray stereotypically.

    “The angry captain typified all new sailors as incompetent.”

Words that rhyme with typifies

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "typifies"?▾

"Typifies" has 2 syllables: typif · ies.

What does "typifies" mean?▾

Typifies: To embody, exemplify; to represent by an image, form, model, or resemblance.

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