How to Pronounce Tempi

To pronounce "tempi", say TEMP-i — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛmpiː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈtɛmpiː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tempi”

"tempi" has 2 syllables: temp-i. It rhymes with tempe and hempy, if that helps it stick.

What does tempi mean?

noun

  1. A frequency or rate.
  2. A move which is part of one's own plan or strategy and forces, e.g. by means of a check or attacking a piece, the opponent to make a move which is not bad but of no use for him (the player gains a tempo, the opponent loses a tempo), or equivalently a player achieves the same result in fewer moves by one approach rather than another.

Words that rhyme with tempi

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tempehempyempeyempie

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tempi"?▾

"Tempi" has 2 syllables: temp · i.

What is the IPA transcription of "tempi"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tempi" is /ˈtɛmpiː/.

What does "tempi" mean?▾

Tempi: A frequency or rate.

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