tempo

/ˈtɛmpoʊ/

Syllables tem·po

Stress TEM-po

Phonics Breakdown

tem

/tɛm/

short e

po

/poʊ/

long o

Meaning

the speed or pace of music or movement

Sound Reference

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tem=/tɛm/(temple) + po=/poʊ/(go)

Example

The tempo of the music is too fast for beginners.