How many syllables in "tempers"?

"tempers" has 2 lettergrepen (tem - pers).

How to divide "tempers"?

"tempers" divides into 2 parts: tem · pers.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"tempers": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tem·pers

Hoofdklemtoon

TEM-pers(tem · pers)● ○

Stress in "tempers" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɛmpərz⁄

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IPAˈtɛmpərz

Lettergrepentem·pers

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