temple

/ˈtɛmpəl/

Syllables tem·ple

Stress TEM-ple

Phonics Breakdown

tem

/tɛm/

short e

ple

/pəl/

syllabic le

Meaning

a building used for religious worship; also the flat area on the side of the head

Sound Reference

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tem=/tɛm/(ten) + ple=/pəl/(apple)

Example

They visited an ancient temple on the hill.