How to pronounce tempos
Say it like TEM-pohz. Tempos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM).
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US American/ˈtɛmpoʊz/TEM-pohz
UK British/ˈtɛmpəʊz/TEM-pohz
- TEM
- pohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tempos 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.
- pohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tempos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TEM-pohz.
What does tempos mean?
noun
- plural of tempo How to pronounce tempo
Questions about saying tempos
How do you pronounce tempos?
Say TEM-pohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛmpoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈtɛmpəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tempos?
Tempos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM). Broken into parts: TEM · pohz.
Is tempos pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtɛmpəʊz/ (TEM-pohz).