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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Tempering'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Tempering' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#2: /t/
TongueThe tongue will come up. The front part will touch the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it will pull down to release the air.
TeethThe teeth are together. Then they separate.
AirAir passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#3: /ɛ/
TongueThe tongue tip touches the back of the bottom front teeth. The middle part of the tongue arches up towards the roof of the mouth.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /m/
LipsThe lips are together.
AirThe air comes out of the nose. There is no flow of air through the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /p/
LipsThe lips start together. Then they separate.
TeethThere is a separation between the teeth.
AirAir passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#6: /ə/
TongueThe tongue remains forward and relaxed.
LipsThe lips relax.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#7: /r/
TongueThe tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth.
AirThe air flows through a narrow space in your mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#8: /ɪ/
TongueThe tongue raises high in the mouth. It moves to the front of the mouth. Then the tip of the tongue moves behind the bottom front teeth. The tongue remains relaxed in the front of the mouth.
LipsThe lips separated and relaxed.
JawThe jaw drops and the mouth opens a little bit.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#9: /ŋ/
TongueThe back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate. The front part of the tongue touches the bottom front teeth.
LipsThere is a separation between the lips.
TeethThere is a separation between the teeth.
AirAir passes through the vocal cords to make the sound.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Try this Exciting 'tempering' Tongue Twister Challenge

Did you hear about Timmy the tempering tiger? He tinkered with things and caused a lot of fervor. He tempered with toys, turning them topsy-turvy, But his tricks were so funny, we couldn't help but be merry! Timmy's tempestuous tempering touched everything around, From teapots to tambourines, a tempest he found. He twirled and twisted, trying to make things right, But his attempts at tempering were quite the sight. One day, Timmy tempered with a talking tangerine, And it began to tap dance, the funniest thing ever seen. The tangerine tippy-toed, with a top hat and cane, Tempering Timmy couldn't stop laughing, he was entertained! Next, Timmy tempered with a tricky typewriter, And it typed out a tongue twister that set the room on fire. "Tempering Timmy twiddles, to tinkering he's inclined, Turning topsy-turvy, with tricks of a joyful kind!" Everyone around was so pleasantly perplexed, As they watched Timmy tempering, completely awestruck. They joined in the laughter, with a jolly cheer, For Timmy's tempestuous tempering brought joy near! So, if you ever meet a tempering tiger named Timmy, Follow his fun-filled antics, they'll make you feel so giddy. Temper with humor, tweak with a joyful twist, And you'll find that life's moments are the truest bliss! Note: Quotations have been added for readability.

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