How to Pronounce "extemporaneous"
word
əksˌtɛmpɚˈeɪni.əs
uhk-STEMP-uh-RAY-nee-uhs
ɛkstˌɛmpɔːɹˈeɪniəs
ek-STEMP-aw-RAY-nee-uhs
Definition
Done without any preparation or planning ahead of time; said or performed on the spot.
IPA Transcription
American English
əksˌtɛmpɚˈeɪni.əs
British English
ɛkstˌɛmpɔːɹˈeɪniəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhk-STEMP-uh-RAY-nee-uhs
UK
ek-STEMP-aw-RAY-nee-uhs
Listen in Context
She gave an extemporaneous speech at the meeting.
His extemporaneous answers surprised everyone.
We tried an extemporaneous performance in class.
I'm not great at extemporaneous speaking, but I did my best.