How to Pronounce "tempests"
word
ˈtɛmpəst
TEM-puhst
tˈɛmpəsts
TEM-pests
Definition
Violent storms with strong winds, rain, or sometimes snow; also used metaphorically to describe situations of great turmoil or disturbance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛmpəst
British English
tˈɛmpəsts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEM-puhst
UK
TEM-pests
Listen in Context
The sailors fought through the fierce tempests at sea.
Tempests can cause ships to crash on the rocks.
In stories, heroes often survive terrible tempests.
After all those emotional tempests, I just needed a quiet night.