How to Pronounce "temper temper"
expression
ˈtɛmpɝ/ /ˈtɛmpɝ
TEM-per TEM-per
tˈɛmpɐ/ /tˈɛmpɐ
TEM-puh TEM-puh
Definition
This is a light, sometimes playful expression used to tell someone to calm down when they seem angry or upset.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛmpɝ/ /ˈtɛmpɝ
British English
tˈɛmpɐ/ /tˈɛmpɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEM-per TEM-per
UK
TEM-puh TEM-puh
Listen in Context
Temper temper, don't yell at your brother.
Temper temper, it's just a game.
Temper temper, please calm down.
Whoa, temper temper! I was just joking.