How to pronounce extempore
Say it like ik-STEM-puh-ree. Extempore has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEM).
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- ik
- STEM
- puh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extempore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of extempore
American and British speakers say extempore in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈstɛmpəri/ in the US and /ɪkˈstɛmpəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-STEM-puh-ree.
What does extempore mean?
- Carried out with no preparation; impromptu.
- Without preparation; extemporaneously.
- Something improvised.
Where does extempore come from?
Univerbation of Latin ex tempore.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying extempore
How do you pronounce extempore?
Say ik-STEM-puh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈstɛmpəri/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstɛmpəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extempore?
Extempore has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEM). Broken into parts: ik · STEM · puh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say extempore the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈstɛmpəri/ and the British form is /ɪkˈstɛmpəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.