Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce temperature
TEM-per-uh-cher - stress on the 1st syllable; keep the middle 'per'
US/ˈtɛm.pɚ.əˌtʃɚ/
tɛmpɚətʃɚ
UK/ˈtɛm.pə.ɹə.tʃə/
tɛmpəɹətʃə
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Common mistake
Often flattened to 'TEM-pruh-cher'; the careful form keeps the middle syllable - 'TEM-per-uh-cher'.
What “temperature” means
A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.
An elevated body temperature, as present in many illnesses; fever.
In a sentence
- The thermometer measured the temperature of the room at 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
- If you have a fever, your temperature is elevated, indicating illness.
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