How to Pronounce Temples

To pronounce "temples", say TEMPL-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛmpl̩z/. 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

/ˈtɛmpl̩z/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “temples”

"temples" has 2 syllables: templ-es.

What does temples 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

noun

  1. The slightly flatter region, on either side of the human head, behind of the eye and forehead, above the zygomatic arch, and forward of the ear.
  2. Either of the sidepieces on a set of spectacles, extending backwards from the hinge toward the ears and, usually, turning down around them.

Synonyms

house of worshipplace of worship

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "temples"?▾

"Temples" has 2 syllables: templ · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "temples"?▾

The IPA transcription of "temples" is /ˈtɛmpl̩z/.

What does "temples" mean?▾

Temples: A house of worship, especially:

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