How many syllables in "intemperate"?

"intemperate" has 4 lettergrepen (in - tem - per - ate).

How to divide "intemperate"?

"intemperate" divides into 4 parts: in · tem · per · ate.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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"intemperate": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:in·tem·per·ate

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in-TEM-per-ate(in · tem · per · ate)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "intemperate" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈtɛmpərɪt⁄

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Lettergrepenin·tem·per·ate

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they act in that way. The intemperate person, with inclination, does the wrong thing and feels no conflict in the face of it. thing and feels no conflict in the face of it.

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How many syllables in "intemperate"?: "intemperate" has 4 lettergrepen (in - tem - per - ate).
How to divide "intemperate"?: "intemperate" divides into 4 parts: in · tem · per · ate.
Where is the stress in "intemperate"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "intemperate"?: Say each syllable slowly (in... tem... per... ate) and listen on SayItVid.