How to Pronounce "temper"
word
/ˈtɛmpɝ/
TEM-pur
/tˈɛmpɐ/
TEM-puh
Definition
A person's usual emotional character, or the tendency to become angry. It can refer to someone's general nature or to anger, especially when it is shown suddenly.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɛmpɝ/
British English
/tˈɛmpɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEM-pur
UK
TEM-puh
Listen in Context
He has a bad temper when he is tired.
Try not to lose your temper in class.
She has a calm temper.
He totally lost his temper when they blamed him for the mistake.