How to pronounce tempest
Say it like TEM-pust. Tempest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM).
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- TEM
- pust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tempest 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.
- pustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tempest
American and British speakers say tempest in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛmpəst/ in the US and /ˈtɛmpəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEM-pust.
What does tempest mean?
- A storm, especially one with severe winds.
- Any violent tumult or commotion.
- To storm.
- To disturb, as by a tempest.
Where does tempest come from?
From Old French tempeste (French tempête), from Latin tempestas (“storm”), from tempus (“time, weather”).
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Questions about saying tempest
How do you pronounce tempest?
Say TEM-pust. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛmpəst/. In British English it is /ˈtɛmpəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tempest?
Tempest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM). Broken into parts: TEM · pust.
Do Americans and Brits say tempest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛmpəst/ and the British form is /ˈtɛmpəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.