How many syllables in "tempest"?

"tempest" has 2 lettergrepen (tem - pest).

How to divide "tempest"?

"tempest" divides into 2 parts: tem · pest.

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

Say each syllable slowly (tem... pest) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Lettergrepen

"tempest": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tem·pest

Hoofdklemtoon

TEM-pest(tem · pest)● ○

Stress in "tempest" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɛm.pɪst⁄

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IPAˈtɛm.pɪst

Lettergrepentem·pest

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