How do you pronounce "atypical"?

In American English: /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/ (ay-TIP-ik-uhl). In British English: /eɪtˈɪpɪkəl/ (ayt-IP-ik-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/ (ay-TIP-ik-uhl). In Australian English: /eɪtˈɪpɪkəl/ (ayt-IP-ik-uhl).

Is "atypical" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/ (ay-TIP-ik-uhl), while in British English it's /eɪtˈɪpɪkəl/ (ayt-IP-ik-uhl).

How to Pronounce "atypical"

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atypical

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/ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

ay-TIP-ik-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

eɪat·tɪpyp·ɪki·əlcal

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