How to pronounce tempermental
Say it like tem-per-MEN-tul. Tempermental has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- tem
- per
- MEN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tempermental pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- temGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tempermental
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tem-puh-MEN-tul.
What does tempermental mean?
- Misconstruction of temperamental.
Where does tempermental come from?
From temperment + -al.
Words that rhyme with tempermental
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tempermental.
- environmental
- fundamental
- experimental
- gentle
- dental
- rental
- continental
- instrumental
- accidental
- developmental
Words that sound like tempermental
Questions about saying tempermental
How do you pronounce tempermental?
Say tem-per-MEN-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛmpɚˈmɛntəl/. In British English it is /ˌtɛmpəˈmɛntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tempermental?
Tempermental has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: tem · per · MEN · tul.
Is tempermental 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 /ˌtɛmpəˈmɛntəl/ (tem-puh-MEN-tul).
What words sound the same as tempermental?
Tempermental sounds the same as temperamental in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.