How to Pronounce "take your temperature"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtɛmpɝətʃɝ/, /ˈtɛmpɹətʃɝ
TAYK yor TEM-per-chur
tˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈɛmpɹɪtʃɐ
TAYK yaw TEM-pri-chuh
Definition
To use a thermometer or similar device to check if you have a fever or to know your body temperature.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtɛmpɝətʃɝ/, /ˈtɛmpɹətʃɝ
British English
tˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈɛmpɹɪtʃɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK yor TEM-per-chur
UK
TAYK yaw TEM-pri-chuh
Listen in Context
I need to take your temperature before you see the doctor.
The nurse will take your temperature now.
Can you take your temperature and tell me the result?
If you feel hot, you should probably take your temperature.