How to pronounce temps
Say it like TEMPS. Temps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TEMPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Temps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEMPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of temps
American and British speakers say temps in essentially the same way: /tɛmps/ in the US and /tɛmps/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEMPS.
What does temps mean?
- plural of temp How to pronounce temp
- third-person singular simple present indicative of temp How to pronounce temp
Questions about saying temps
How do you pronounce temps?
Say TEMPS. The American pronunciation is /tɛmps/. In British English it is /tɛmps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in temps?
Temps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TEMPS.
Do Americans and Brits say temps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɛmps/ and the British form is /tɛmps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.