How to pronounce temperate
American English pronunciation
TEM-per-it
- IPA
- /ˈtɛmpɚɪt/
- Syllables
- TEM · per · it (3 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What temperate means
Mild and not too extreme, like gentle weather
In a sentence: Oregon has a temperate climate with cool summers and rainy winters.
Where it comes from: It comes from a Latin word meaning "to keep in balance" or "to mix properly." The adjective shows up in English in 1380.
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