How to Pronounce "at the present time"
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/, /pɝˈzɛnt/, /pɹiˈzɛnt/ /ˈtaɪm
AT thuh PREZ-uhnt TYM
ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /tˈaɪm
AT thuh pruh-ZENT TYM
Definition
This expression means 'right now' or 'currently.' It is often used to refer to the situation as it exists at this moment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/, /pɝˈzɛnt/, /pɹiˈzɛnt/ /ˈtaɪm
British English
ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /tˈaɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AT thuh PREZ-uhnt TYM
UK
AT thuh pruh-ZENT TYM
Listen in Context
At the present time, the library is closed.
We do not have any openings at the present time.
I am studying biology at the present time.
There's nothing more we can do at the present time.