How to pronounce temperment
Say it like TEM-per-munt. Temperment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM).
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- TEM
- per
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Temperment 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of temperment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEM-puh-munt.
What does temperment mean?
- Misconstruction of temperament.
Where does temperment come from?
Perhaps influenced by analysis as temper + -ment.
Words that sound like temperment
Questions about saying temperment
How do you pronounce temperment?
Say TEM-per-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛmpɚmənt/. In British English it is /ˈtɛmpəmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in temperment?
Temperment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM). Broken into parts: TEM · per · munt.
Is temperment 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 /ˈtɛmpəmənt/ (TEM-puh-munt).
What words sound the same as temperment?
Temperment sounds the same as temperament in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.