How to Pronounce Distemper

To pronounce "distemper", say DIST-emp-er — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈtɛmpə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/dɪsˈtɛmpə(ɹ)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “distemper”

"distemper" has 3 syllables: dist-emp-er. It rhymes with temper and kemper, if that helps it stick.

What does distemper mean?

noun

  1. A viral disease of animals, such as dogs and cats, characterised by fever, coughing and catarrh.
  2. A disorder of the humours of the body; a disease.

verb

  1. To temper or mix unduly; to make disproportionate; to change the due proportions of.
  2. To derange the functions of, whether bodily, mental, or spiritual; to disorder; to disease.

Words that rhyme with distemper

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temperkemperstemper

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "distemper"?▾

"Distemper" has 3 syllables: dist · emp · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "distemper"?▾

The IPA transcription of "distemper" is /dɪsˈtɛmpə(ɹ)/.

What does "distemper" mean?▾

Distemper: A viral disease of animals, such as dogs and cats, characterised by fever, coughing and catarrh.

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