How to pronounce tempers
Say it like TEM-perz. Tempers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM).
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US American/ˈtɛmpɚz/TEM-perz
UK British/ˈtɛmpəz/TEM-puz
- TEM
- perz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tempers 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.
- perzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tempers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEM-puz.
What does tempers mean?
noun
- plural of temper How to pronounce temper
- third-person singular simple present indicative of temper How to pronounce temper
Questions about saying tempers
How do you pronounce tempers?
Say TEM-perz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛmpɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtɛmpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tempers?
Tempers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM). Broken into parts: TEM · perz.
Is tempers 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 /ˈtɛmpəz/ (TEM-puz).