How to Pronounce Tempeh

To pronounce "tempeh", say TEMP-eh — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

TEMP-eh

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💡 Tip for remembering “tempeh

"tempeh" has 2 syllables: temp-eh. It rhymes with kemp and hemp, if that helps it stick.

What does tempeh mean?

noun

  1. An Indonesian food made from partially-cooked fermented soybeans, mixed with a fungus (Rhizopus oligosporus).

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How many syllables are in "tempeh"?

"Tempeh" has 2 syllables: temp · eh.

What does "tempeh" mean?

Tempeh: An Indonesian food made from partially-cooked fermented soybeans, mixed with a fungus (Rhizopus oligosporus).

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