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type
Definition:
(nou) a subdivision of a particular kind of thing (nou) a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) (nou) the taxonomic group whose characteristics are used to define the next higher taxon (nou) printed characters (nou) all of the tokens of the same symbol (nou) a small metal block bearing a raised character on one end; produces a printed character when inked and pressed on paper
Phonetic Transcription:
taɪp
Examples:
The line of cases are folio type cases.
In the case of the shuttle type, the bobbin case is the shuttle.
The amount and type of this kind of thing is inductive evidence.
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Common mistakes of type pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "type" with a long "i" sound as in "time" /taɪm/ instead of the correct /taɪp/. Tip: Remember that "type" ends with a "p" sound, not an "m."
- Ignoring the ending consonant: A common mistake is to drop the "p" sound at the end, saying "ty" /taɪ/. This can lead to confusion. Tip: Emphasize the final "p" to ensure clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some may stress the "t" too heavily, leading to a pronunciation like "type" /ˈtaɪp/, which can sound unnatural. Tip: Aim for a balanced stress on both "t" and "y."
- Mispronouncing the initial consonant: A few might confuse the initial sound, saying "dype" /daɪp/ instead of "type" /taɪp/. Tip: Focus on producing a clear "t" sound at the beginning.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes mix up "type" with "hype" /haɪp/, which alters the meaning. Tip: Pay attention to the initial consonant sounds to differentiate between the two words.