How many syllables in "temper"?

"temper" has 2 lettergrepen (tem - per).

How to divide "temper"?

"temper" divides into 2 parts: tem · per.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"temper": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tem·per

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TEM-per(tem · per)● ○

Stress in "temper" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɛmpər⁄

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IPAˈtɛmpər

Lettergrepentem·per

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5:14

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How many syllables in "temper"?: "temper" has 2 lettergrepen (tem - per).
How to divide "temper"?: "temper" divides into 2 parts: tem · per.
Where is the stress in "temper"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "temper"?: Say each syllable slowly (tem... per) and listen on SayItVid.