How to pronounce temperate

temperate

/ˈtemprət/

2 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈtempərət/.

/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/m/as in man	Lips closed, air through the nose.
/p/as in pen	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

Our country's climate is temperate.

How do you pronounce temperate?

Temperate is pronounced /ˈtemprət/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈtempərət/, is also used.

How many syllables are in temperate?

Temperate has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in temperate?

The first syllable: /ˈtemprət/.