Start with 'tem' as in 'temperature'
Say 'per' with a short ‘e’ as in 'her'
End with 'ature' like 'cher' in 'teacher'
temp-er-a-chure (incorrect 'ch' sound)
tem-per-uh-chur (incorrect middle vowel)
temp-er-uh-ture (incorrect 't' instead of 'ch')
Start with 'tem' as in 'temperature'
Say 'per' with a schwa sound
End with 'ature' having a 'ture' sound similar to '-chure'
temp-er-a-chure (incorrect 'ch' sound)
temp-er-a-ture (incorrect 'ture' stress)
tem-pre-chur (missed schwa)
In American English, certain 't' sounds between vowels can become a 'ch' or 'd' sound.
Yes, British often uses a more even stress while American may emphasize the beginning more.
It's a very short, neutral vowel sound in unstressed syllables, like the 'a' in 'sofa'.
The measure of how hot or cold something is.
/ˈtɛmpər/
To moderate or restrain
/ˈtɛmpərɪt/
Marked by moderation
/ˈtɛmpərd/
Having a specified kind of temper
Temperature has unique 'ture' ending compared to 'temper'.
'Temperate' has a different stress on the middle 'per'.
'Tempered' lacks the 'a-ture' ending sound.
Listen to native speakers to master subtle differences in vowel sounds and stresses.
Break down words into syllables and practice each part slowly before speeding up.
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