How to pronounce temples
Say it like TEM-pulz. Temples has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM).
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- TEM
- pulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Temples 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.
- pulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of temples
American and British speakers say temples in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛmpəlz/ in the US and /ˈtɛmpəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEM-pulz.
What does temples mean?
- plural of temple How to pronounce temple
- third-person singular simple present indicative of temple How to pronounce temple
Questions about saying temples
How do you pronounce temples?
Say TEM-pulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛmpəlz/. In British English it is /ˈtɛmpəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in temples?
Temples has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM). Broken into parts: TEM · pulz.
Do Americans and Brits say temples the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛmpəlz/ and the British form is /ˈtɛmpəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.