how to pronounce typus

/ˈtyːpʊs/

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typus is pronounced in two syllables

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yː

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An example use of typus in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… hätte einer so sehen sind typus im …”

meanings of typus

noun:

Type.
Character (theatrical).
Stock character.

typus frequency in german - C2 level of CEFR

the word typus occurs in german on average 2.8 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.