How to Pronounce Tepid

To pronounce "tepid", say TEP-id — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛpɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈtɛpɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tepid”

"tepid" has 2 syllables: tep-id. It rhymes with intrepid and trepid, if that helps it stick.

What does tepid mean?

adjective

  1. Lukewarm; neither warm nor cool.

    “I'm drinking a cup of tepid water.”

  2. Uninterested; exhibiting little passion or eagerness.

    “He gave me a tepid response to the proposal.”

Synonyms

lukewarmuninterested

Words that rhyme with tepid

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

intrepidtrepidlepidnepad

Related words

lukewarmwarmweakhalf-heartedmodestsouredcoldshin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tepid"?▾

"Tepid" has 2 syllables: tep · id.

What is the IPA transcription of "tepid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tepid" is /ˈtɛpɪd/.

What does "tepid" mean?▾

Tepid: Lukewarm; neither warm nor cool.

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