How to Pronounce Temple

To pronounce "temple", say TEMPL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛmp(ə)l/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtɛmp(ə)l/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “temple”

"temple" has 2 syllables: templ-e. It rhymes with stempel and stemple, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: tempel — easy to mix up when writing.

What does temple mean?

noun

  1. A house of worship, especially:
  2. A meeting house of the Oddfellows fraternity; its members.

verb

  1. To build a temple for; to appropriate a temple to; to temple a god

Synonyms

house of worshipplace of worship

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Words that rhyme with temple

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stempelstemplehempelkempelkemplerempelsempletempelwemplezempel

Related words

pantheonsynagogueshrinemonasterychurchabbeymosquebuddhist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "temple"?▾

"Temple" has 2 syllables: templ · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "temple"?▾

The IPA transcription of "temple" is /ˈtɛmp(ə)l/.

What does "temple" mean?▾

Temple: A house of worship, especially:

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