how to pronounce temporary

/ˈtɛm.pəɹ.əɹ.i/

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temporary is pronounced in four syllables

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tɛmpəɹəɹi

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An example use of temporary in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… peace was just a temporary fix a quick …”

meaning of temporary

Temporary means lasting for a limited time.

temporary frequency in english - B2 level of CEFR

the word temporary occurs in english on average 38.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

words that rhyme with temporary

contemporary

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