How to Pronounce “temporary”
word
/ˈtɛmpɝˌɛɹi/
TEM-puh-reh-ree
/tˈɛmpɹəɹˌi/
TEM-pruh-ree
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɛmpɝˌɛɹi/
British English
/tˈɛmpɹəɹˌi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEM-puh-reh-ree
UK
TEM-pruh-ree
Listen in Context
The pain is temporary, so don't worry too much.
We're staying with my sister as a temporary fix while the apartment is being repaired.
This is just a temporary setback — we'll figure it out.
This office is temporary until the new building is ready.