How to Pronounce Typing

To pronounce "typing", say TYPING — one syllable, IPA /ˈtaɪpɪŋ/. 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

/ˈtaɪpɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “typing”

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

What does typing mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. Assigning or classification by type.
  2. The act of typing on a keyboard.

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Words that rhyme with typing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pipingstereotypingwipinggripingsnipingstripingswipinghypingsubtyping

Related words

typewritingtypewrittentypisttypographicaltypewriterprintingkeyboardinghandwriting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "typing"?▾

"Typing" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "typing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "typing" is /ˈtaɪpɪŋ/.

What does "typing" mean?▾

Typing: To put text on paper using a typewriter.

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