How to Pronounce Temperament

To pronounce "temperament", say TEMP-er-am-ent — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛmpəɹmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈtɛmpəɹmənt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “temperament”

"temperament" has 4 syllables: temp-er-am-ent.

What does temperament mean?

noun

  1. A moderate and proportionable mixture of elements or ingredients in a compound; the condition in which elements are mixed in their proper proportions.
  2. Any state or condition as determined by the proportion of its ingredients or the manner in which they are mixed; consistence, composition; mixture.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "temperament"?▾

"Temperament" has 4 syllables: temp · er · am · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "temperament"?▾

The IPA transcription of "temperament" is /ˈtɛmpəɹmənt/.

What does "temperament" mean?▾

Temperament: A moderate and proportionable mixture of elements or ingredients in a compound; the condition in which elements are mixed in their proper proportions.

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