How to pronounce temperament
Say it like TEM-pruh-munt. Temperament has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM).
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- TEM
- pruh
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Temperament 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.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of temperament
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: TEM-puh-ruh-munt.
What does temperament mean?
- A person's usual manner of thinking, behaving or reacting.
- A tendency to become irritable or angry.
- The altering of certain intervals from their correct values in order to improve the moving from key to key.
Where does temperament come from?
Inherited from Middle English temperament, borrowed from Middle French tempérament, from Latin temperāmentum.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying temperament
How do you pronounce temperament?
Say TEM-pruh-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛmprəmənt/. In British English it is /ˈtɛmpərəmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in temperament?
Temperament has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM). Broken into parts: TEM · pruh · munt.
Is temperament pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˈtɛmpərəmənt/ (TEM-puh-ruh-munt).