How to Pronounce "stereotypical"
word
ˌstɛɹiəˈtɪpɪkəɫ/, /ˌstɛɹioʊˈtɪpɪkəɫ
ster-ee-uh-TIP-uh-kuhl
stˌɛɹɪəʊtˈɪpɪkəl
ster-ee-oh-TIP-i-kuhl
Definition
Describes something that fits a common but oversimplified and often inaccurate idea about a group or thing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌstɛɹiəˈtɪpɪkəɫ/, /ˌstɛɹioʊˈtɪpɪkəɫ
British English
stˌɛɹɪəʊtˈɪpɪkəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ster-ee-uh-TIP-uh-kuhl
UK
ster-ee-oh-TIP-i-kuhl
Listen in Context
This is a stereotypical image of a scientist.
He played the stereotypical villain in the movie.
People often have a stereotypical view of artists.
That's such a stereotypical thing to say about teenagers.