How to Pronounce "contretemps"
word
ˈkɑntɹəˌtɛmps
KAHN-truh-temps
kˈɒntɹɪtˌɛmps
KON-trih-temps
Definition
A minor and unexpected event or awkward situation that causes inconvenience or embarrassment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑntɹəˌtɛmps
British English
kˈɒntɹɪtˌɛmps
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAHN-truh-temps
UK
KON-trih-temps
Listen in Context
There was a contretemps at the meeting when the projector stopped working.
A small contretemps delayed our trip to the park.
They handled the contretemps quickly and continued their work.
We had a little contretemps with the reservation, but everything turned out fine.