How to pronounce intemperance
Say it like in-TEM-per-uns. Intemperance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEM).
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US American/ɪnˈtɛmpɛrəns/in-TEM-per-uns
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- in
- TEM
- per
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intemperance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does intemperance mean?
noun
- Lack of moderation or temperance; excess.
- Drunkenness or gluttony.
Where does intemperance come from?
From Middle French intempérance, from Latin intemperantia.
Questions about saying intemperance
How do you pronounce intemperance?
Say in-TEM-per-uns. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtɛmpɛrəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intemperance?
Intemperance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEM). Broken into parts: in · TEM · per · uns.