How to pronounce attemper
Say it like uh-TEM-per. Attemper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEM).
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- uh
- TEM
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attemper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of attemper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-TEM-puh.
What does attemper mean?
- To temper by adjusting relative quantities, or blending qualities.
- To mitigate, assuage.
Where does attemper come from?
From Middle English attempren, from Old French atemprer (French attremper), from Latin attemperare.
Questions about saying attemper
How do you pronounce attemper?
Say uh-TEM-per. The American pronunciation is /əˈtɛmpər/. In British English it is /əˈtɛmpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attemper?
Attemper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEM). Broken into parts: uh · TEM · per.
Is attemper pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈtɛmpə/ (uh-TEM-puh).