temperate

/ˈtɛmpərət/

Syllables tem·per·ate

Stress TEM-per-ate

Phonics Breakdown

tem

/tɛm/

short e

per

/pər/

r控元音

ate

/ət/

schwa

Meaning

moderate in climate or behavior; not extreme

Sound Reference

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tem=/tɛm/(temp) + per=/pər/(person) + ate=/ət/(chocolate)

Example

The region has a temperate climate all year round.