How to pronounce intemperate
Say it like in-TEM-puh-rut. Intemperate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEM).
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- in
- TEM
- puh
- rut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intemperate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TEMSay 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.
- rutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intemperate
American and British speakers say intemperate in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈtɛmpərət/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈtɛmpərət/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TEM-puh-rut.
What does intemperate mean?
- Lacking moderation, temper or control.“intemperate language”
- Indulging any appetite or passion to excess, especially the drinking of alcohol.
Where does intemperate come from?
From in- + temperate.
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Questions about saying intemperate
How do you pronounce intemperate?
Say in-TEM-puh-rut. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtɛmpərət/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈtɛmpərət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intemperate?
Intemperate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEM). Broken into parts: in · TEM · puh · rut.
Do Americans and Brits say intemperate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈtɛmpərət/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈtɛmpərət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.