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How to pronounce temperature

temperature
/ˈtemprətʃər/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈtempərətʃər/.

Temperature, sound by sound

/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/tʃ/as in chairOne sound: “t” released straight into “sh”.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.

In a sentence

I keep a daily record of the temperature.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce temperature?

Temperature is pronounced /ˈtemprətʃər/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈtempərətʃər/, is also used.

How many syllables are in temperature?

Temperature has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in temperature?

The first syllable: /ˈtemprətʃər/.

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