How to pronounce temp
Say it like TEMP. Temp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/tɛmp/TEMP
UK British/tɛmp/TEMP
- TEMP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Temp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of temp
American and British speakers say temp in essentially the same way: /tɛmp/ in the US and /tɛmp/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEMP.
What does temp mean?
noun
- a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis
Where does temp come from?
Clipping of temperature.
Words that rhyme with temp
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of temp.
Questions about saying temp
How do you pronounce temp?
Say TEMP. The American pronunciation is /tɛmp/. In British English it is /tɛmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in temp?
Temp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TEMP.
Do Americans and Brits say temp the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɛmp/ and the British form is /tɛmp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.