The word "Antitypicus" is spelled with six syllables and is pronounced as: /æn.tɪ.ˈtɪ.pɪ.kəs/. The IPA phonetic transcription indicates that the word begins with a short "a" sound, followed by a stressed "i" sound, and then followed by two syllables which have a secondary stress. The final three syllables have a neutral stress pattern. Despite its complex spelling, Antitypicus is a useful term in religious and cultural studies as it represents the antitype or counterpart of a religious or cultural symbol or event.