How to Pronounce "run a temperature"
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtɛmpɝətʃɝ/, /ˈtɛmpɹətʃɝ
RUN-uh TEM-per-chur
ɹˈʌn/ /æɪ/ /tˈɛmpɹɪtʃɐ
RUN-uh TEM-pri-chuh
Definition
To have a fever or a higher-than-normal body temperature, usually because of illness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtɛmpɝətʃɝ/, /ˈtɛmpɹətʃɝ
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /æɪ/ /tˈɛmpɹɪtʃɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN-uh TEM-per-chur
UK
RUN-uh TEM-pri-chuh
Listen in Context
He started to run a temperature last night.
If you run a temperature, please call the doctor.
Children often run a temperature when they are sick.
I didn’t feel well this morning and now I’m running a temperature.