How to pronounce temblor
Say it like TEM-bler. Temblor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM).
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- TEM
- bler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Temblor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- blerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of temblor
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tem-BLAW.
What does temblor mean?
- An earthquake.
Where does temblor come from?
From Latin American Spanish temblor.
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Questions about saying temblor
How do you pronounce temblor?
Say TEM-bler. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛmblər/. In British English it is /tɛmˈblɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in temblor?
Temblor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM). Broken into parts: TEM · bler.
Is temblor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /tɛmˈblɔː/ (tem-BLAW).