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