How to pronounce template
Say it like TEM-plut. Template has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM).
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- TEM
- plut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Template 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.
- plutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of template
American and British speakers say template in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛmplət/ in the US and /ˈtɛmpleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEM-playt.
What does template mean?
- a model or standard for making comparisons
Where does template come from?
Alteration of templet, probably from French templet, diminutive of temple (“a weaver's stretcher”), variant of tempe, from Latin tempora (“temple”).
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Questions about saying template
How do you pronounce template?
Say TEM-plut. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛmplət/. In British English it is /ˈtɛmpleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in template?
Template has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM). Broken into parts: TEM · plut.
Do Americans and Brits say template the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛmplət/ and the British form is /ˈtɛmpleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.