How to pronounce tempura
Say it like tem-POO-ruh. Tempura has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POO).
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US American/tɛmˈpurə/tem-POO-ruh
UK British/ˈtɛmpʊrə/TEM-puu-ruh
- tem
- POO
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tempura pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- temKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- POOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tempura
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: TEM-puu-ruh.
What does tempura mean?
noun
- A Japanese dish made by deep-frying vegetables, seafood, or other foods in a light batter.
Questions about saying tempura
How do you pronounce tempura?
Say tem-POO-ruh. The American pronunciation is /tɛmˈpurə/. In British English it is /ˈtɛmpʊrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tempura?
Tempura has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POO). Broken into parts: tem · POO · ruh.
Is tempura pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈtɛmpʊrə/ (TEM-puu-ruh).