To pronounce "tempus", say TEMP-us — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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TEMP-us
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"tempus" has 2 syllables: temp-us. It rhymes with kempis, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Tempus" has 2 syllables: temp · us.
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