How to Pronounce Intemperate

To pronounce "intemperate", say INT-emp-er-at-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

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11

Letters

INT-emp-er-at-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “intemperate”

"intemperate" has 5 syllables: int-emp-er-at-e. It rhymes with temperate, if that helps it stick.

What does intemperate mean?

verb

  1. To disorder.

adjective

  1. Lacking moderation, temper or control.

    “Bad week for: Jeremy Clarkson, who has become a hate figure in Malaysia after launching an intemperate attack on a Malaysian built car - The Week, 14 April 2007, 609, 4.”

  2. Indulging any appetite or passion to excess, especially the drinking of alcohol.

Words that rhyme with intemperate

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temperate

Related words

hardunrestraineduncontrolleduntemperedindulgentheavybigintemperant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "intemperate"?▾

"Intemperate" has 5 syllables: int · emp · er · at · e.

What does "intemperate" mean?▾

Intemperate: To disorder.

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