How to Pronounce "short temper"
expression
ˈʃɔɹt/ /ˈtɛmpɝ
SHORT TEM-per
ʃˈɔːt/ /tˈɛmpɐ
SHAWT TEM-puh
Definition
A 'short temper' means someone gets angry very easily, often losing patience quickly over small things.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɔɹt/ /ˈtɛmpɝ
British English
ʃˈɔːt/ /tˈɛmpɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHORT TEM-per
UK
SHAWT TEM-puh
Listen in Context
He has a short temper and gets upset easily.
My sister used to have a short temper as a child.
Try to stay calm if someone has a short temper.
People with a short temper often regret what they say later.