How to Pronounce "a short temper"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈʃɔɹt/ /ˈtɛmpɝ
uh SHORT TEM-per
æɪ/ /ʃˈɔːt/ /tˈɛmpɐ
uh SHAWT TEM-puh
Definition
The tendency to become angry easily or to lose your patience quickly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈʃɔɹt/ /ˈtɛmpɝ
British English
æɪ/ /ʃˈɔːt/ /tˈɛmpɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh SHORT TEM-per
UK
uh SHAWT TEM-puh
Listen in Context
He has a short temper and gets upset easily.
People with a short temper can find it hard to stay calm.
Try to avoid arguing with someone with a short temper.
She’s got a short temper, so don’t take her comments personally.