How to Pronounce Urtext

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

URT-ext

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💡 Tip for remembering “urtext”

"urtext" has 2 syllables: urt-ext.

What does urtext mean?

noun

  1. A primitive, seminal, or prototypical example of an artistic genre or the basis of an ideological movement.
  2. The original version of a piece of music or text, as created by the composer or writer.

Synonyms

manuscriptoriginal

Related words

archetypeur-typeartotypearchaistichyparchetypepaleoartarchitypeprimitive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "urtext"?▾

"Urtext" has 2 syllables: urt · ext.

What does "urtext" mean?▾

Urtext: A primitive, seminal, or prototypical example of an artistic genre or the basis of an ideological movement.

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