How to pronounce tepid
Say it like TEP-id. Tepid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEP).
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- TEP
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tepid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tepid
American and British speakers say tepid in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛpɪd/ in the US and /ˈtɛpɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEP-id.
What does tepid mean?
- Lukewarm; neither warm nor cool.“I'm drinking a cup of tepid water.”
- Uninterested; exhibiting little passion or eagerness; lukewarm.“He gave me a tepid response to the proposal.”
Where does tepid come from?
Borrowed from Latin tepidus.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying tepid
How do you pronounce tepid?
Say TEP-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛpɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtɛpɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tepid?
Tepid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEP). Broken into parts: TEP · id.
Do Americans and Brits say tepid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛpɪd/ and the British form is /ˈtɛpɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.