How to Pronounce "prototypical"
word
ˌpɹoʊtəˈtɪpɪkəɫ
proh-tuh-TIP-i-kuhl
pɹˌəʊtəʊtˈɪpɪkəl
pruh-toh-TIP-i-kuhl
Definition
Describes something that is the best example or most typical model of a particular type or group.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɹoʊtəˈtɪpɪkəɫ
British English
pɹˌəʊtəʊtˈɪpɪkəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
proh-tuh-TIP-i-kuhl
UK
pruh-toh-TIP-i-kuhl
Listen in Context
This is a prototypical example of urban architecture.
A prototypical cat loves to sleep all day.
The prototypical student listens carefully in class.
She fits the prototypical image of a classic movie star.