How to Pronounce "at present"
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/, /pɝˈzɛnt/, /pɹiˈzɛnt
AT PREZ-uhnt, per-ZENT, pree-ZENT
ˈæt/ /pɹəˈzɛnt
AT pruh-ZENT
Definition
Used to mean 'right now' or 'currently,' often in more formal situations. It describes what is true at this time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/, /pɝˈzɛnt/, /pɹiˈzɛnt
British English
ˈæt/ /pɹəˈzɛnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AT PREZ-uhnt, per-ZENT, pree-ZENT
UK
AT pruh-ZENT
Listen in Context
At present, I live with my parents.
There are no tickets available at present.
She cannot answer the phone at present.
At present, we are focusing on remote work.