How to Pronounce "contemporary"
word
/kənˈtɛmpɝˌɛɹi/
kuhn-TEM-pur-air-ee
/kəntˈɛmpəɹəɹi/
kuhn-TEM-puh-ruh-ree
Definition
Describes something or someone living or happening at the same time as another, or something modern and relating to the present.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kənˈtɛmpɝˌɛɹi/
British English
/kəntˈɛmpəɹəɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-TEM-pur-air-ee
UK
kuhn-TEM-puh-ruh-ree
Listen in Context
The museum has a contemporary art exhibit.
She prefers contemporary music over classical.
Einstein was a contemporary of Picasso.
Many contemporary buildings use glass and steel designs.