Say 'tem-‘ as in 'temperature'.
Add '-per' with a light 'r'.
Clearly pronounce 'ww' like the letter W twice.
tem-pr (tem-peer)
tem-per-wu (tem-per-wu)
tem-per-you (tem-per-you)
Say 'tem-' similar to 'temperature', unstressed.
Lightly say '-per' with less r-sound.
Clearly pronounce 'ww' like the letter W twice.
tem-puh-w (tem-puh-w)
tem-pah-you (tem-pah-you)
tem-pa-you (tem-pa-you)
Make sure to enunciate 'ww' as double 'W' so it sounds distinct.
The ‘r’ is softer in British English, but not silent.
Avoid adding an extra vowel sound between the syllables.
A measure of warmth, temperature representation.
[ˈtɛmpərəˌtʃər]
The degree of hotness or coldness.
[ˈtɛmpəˌrɛri]
Not permanent.
[ˈtɛmpərəmənt]
A person's nature.
Emphasize ‘ww’ compared to ‘temperature’.
Distinguish ‘ww’ from ‘temporary’.
Unlike ‘temperament’, focus on repetitive ‘ww’.
Repeat the double 'W' sound slowly until you are comfortable.
Practice each part separately— ‘tem’, ‘per’, and ‘ww’.