How to pronounce temperamentally
Say it like tem-pruh-MEN-tuh-lee. Temperamentally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- tem
- pruh
- MEN
- tuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Temperamentally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- temGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of temperamentally
American and British speakers say temperamentally in essentially the same way: /ˌtɛmprəˈmɛntəli/ in the US and /ˌtɛmprəˈmɛntəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: tem-pruh-MEN-tuh-lee.
What does temperamentally mean?
- In a temperamental manner.“The car engine coughed temperamentally before roaring into life.”
- By one's temperament.
Where does temperamentally come from?
From temperamental + -ly.
Words that rhyme with temperamentally
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Questions about saying temperamentally
How do you pronounce temperamentally?
Say tem-pruh-MEN-tuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛmprəˈmɛntəli/. In British English it is /ˌtɛmprəˈmɛntəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in temperamentally?
Temperamentally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: tem · pruh · MEN · tuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say temperamentally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtɛmprəˈmɛntəli/ and the British form is /ˌtɛmprəˈmɛntəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.