How to pronounce temperate
Say it like TEM-prut. Temperate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM).
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- TEM
- prut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Temperate 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.
- prutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of temperate
American and British speakers say temperate in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛmprət/ in the US and /ˈtɛmprət/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEM-prut.
What does temperate mean?
- Moderate; not excessive.“temperate heat”
- Specifically, moderate in temperature.“These trees can only grow in temperate climates.”
- Moderate in the indulgence of the natural appetites or passions“temperate in eating and drinking.”
Where does temperate come from?
The adjective is first attested in 1380, in Middle English, the verb in 1540; borrowed from Latin temperātus, perfect passive participle of temperō (“to moderate, forbear, combine properly”), see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) and -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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Questions about saying temperate
How do you pronounce temperate?
Say TEM-prut. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛmprət/. In British English it is /ˈtɛmprət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in temperate?
Temperate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM). Broken into parts: TEM · prut.
Do Americans and Brits say temperate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛmprət/ and the British form is /ˈtɛmprət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.