How to Pronounce "tempest"
word
ˈtɛmpəst
TEM-pest
tˈɛmpəst
TEM-pest
Definition
A very strong and violent storm, especially used in literature or poetic language. It can also refer metaphorically to a situation full of chaos or intense emotion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛmpəst
British English
tˈɛmpəst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEM-pest
UK
TEM-pest
Listen in Context
The tempest destroyed many trees in the village.
A tempest rose on the sea, making the voyage dangerous.
They waited indoors for the tempest to pass.
After the tempest calmed down, the sky was clear and peaceful.