How to pronounce temperatures
Say it like TEM-pruh-cherz. Temperatures has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM).
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- TEM
- pruh
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Temperatures 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.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of temperatures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEM-pruh-chuz.
What does temperatures mean?
- plural of temperature How to pronounce temperature
Questions about saying temperatures
How do you pronounce temperatures?
Say TEM-pruh-cherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛmprətʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtɛmprətʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in temperatures?
Temperatures has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM). Broken into parts: TEM · pruh · cherz.
Is temperatures pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtɛmprətʃəz/ (TEM-pruh-chuz).