How to pronounce temporary

Say it like this: /ˈtɛm.pəˌɹɛɹ.i/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈtɛm.pəˌɹɛɹ.i/

What does temporary mean?

adjNot permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time.

“Sally was put in temporary charge of the department while they searched for a full-time replacement.”

Existing only for a short time or short times.

nounOne serving for a limited time; a short-term employee, especially in an office.

A short-term variable used to store an intermediate result.

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