How to Pronounce Distempered

To pronounce "distempered", say DIST-emp-er-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈtɛmpəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

distempered

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying distempered, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

4

Syllables

11

Letters

/dɪsˈtɛmpəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “distempered”

"distempered" has 4 syllables: dist-emp-er-ed.

What does distempered mean?

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.

adjective

  1. Affected with or suffering from distemper.

Synonyms

diseased

Related words

epidemicalcaninefrenzychronicaldisaffectedderangeddismayedpedicular

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "distempered"?▾

"Distempered" has 4 syllables: dist · emp · er · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "distempered"?▾

The IPA transcription of "distempered" is /dɪsˈtɛmpəd/.

What does "distempered" mean?▾

Distempered: To temper or mix unduly; to make disproportionate; to change the due proportions of.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “distempered” in the full dictionary →