How to pronounce tempersome
Say it like TEM-per-sum. Tempersome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce tempersome. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TEM
- per
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tempersome 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.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tempersome
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEM-puh-sum.
What does tempersome mean?
- Characterised or marked by a temper; bad-tempered; temperamental; hotheaded; moody.
Where does tempersome come from?
From temper + -some.
Questions about saying tempersome
How do you pronounce tempersome?
Say TEM-per-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛmpɚsəm/. In British English it is /ˈtɛmpəsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tempersome?
Tempersome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM). Broken into parts: TEM · per · sum.
Is tempersome 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 /ˈtɛmpəsəm/ (TEM-puh-sum).