How to pronounce templar
Say it like TEM-pler. Templar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM).
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- TEM
- pler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Templar 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.
- plerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of templar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEM-pluh.
What does templar mean?
- A barrister having chambers in the Inner Temple or Middle Temple.
Where does templar come from?
From Middle English templer, from Old French templier; cf.
Questions about saying templar
How do you pronounce templar?
Say TEM-pler. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛmplɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtɛmplə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in templar?
Templar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM). Broken into parts: TEM · pler.
Is templar 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 /ˈtɛmplə/ (TEM-pluh).