How to pronounce tempe
Say it like TEM-pee. Tempe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM).
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- TEM
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tempe 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tempe
American and British speakers say tempe in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛmpi/ in the US and /ˈtɛmpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEM-pee.
What does tempe mean?
- Alternative form of tempeh.
Questions about saying tempe
How do you pronounce tempe?
Say TEM-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛmpi/. In British English it is /ˈtɛmpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tempe?
Tempe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM). Broken into parts: TEM · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say tempe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛmpi/ and the British form is /ˈtɛmpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.