How to Pronounce "hold your temper"
expression
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtɛmpɝ
HOHLD yor TEM-per
hˈəʊld/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈɛmpɐ
HOHLD yaw TEM-puh
Definition
To stay calm and not get angry, even if you are upset or annoyed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtɛmpɝ
British English
hˈəʊld/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈɛmpɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD yor TEM-per
UK
HOHLD yaw TEM-puh
Listen in Context
It's important to hold your temper in a difficult situation.
She tried to hold her temper when the kids were noisy.
Can you hold your temper during the meeting?
I know it's tough, but try to hold your temper with your boss.