How to Pronounce Extempore

To pronounce "extempore", say EXT-emp-or-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɛkˈstɛmpəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɛkˈstɛmpəɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “extempore”

"extempore" has 4 syllables: ext-emp-or-e.

What does extempore mean?

noun

  1. Something improvised.

adjective

  1. Carried out with no preparation; impromptu.

adverb

  1. Without preparation; extemporaneously.

Related words

off-the-cuffextemporaneouslyextemporaryextemporarilyextemporaneousoffhandedad-liboffhand

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "extempore"?▾

"Extempore" has 4 syllables: ext · emp · or · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "extempore"?▾

The IPA transcription of "extempore" is /ɛkˈstɛmpəɹi/.

What does "extempore" mean?▾

Extempore: Something improvised.

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