How to pronounce tempering
Say it like TEM-puh-ring. Tempering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM).
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- TEM
- puh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tempering 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tempering
American and British speakers say tempering in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛmpərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtɛmpərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEM-puh-ring.
What does tempering mean?
- present participle and gerund of temper How to pronounce temper
- The act by which something is tempered.
- A non-plastic material, such as sand, added to clay to prevent shrinkage and cracking during drying or firing; temper.
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Questions about saying tempering
How do you pronounce tempering?
Say TEM-puh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛmpərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtɛmpərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tempering?
Tempering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM). Broken into parts: TEM · puh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say tempering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛmpərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtɛmpərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.