How to pronounce temporally
Say it like TEM-poh-ruh-lee. Temporally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM).
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- TEM
- poh
- ruh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Temporally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of temporally
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TEM-poh-ruh-lee.
What does temporally mean?
- In a temporal manner.
Where does temporally come from?
From Middle English temperally, temperaly, temporally; equivalent to temporal + -ly.
Questions about saying temporally
How do you pronounce temporally?
Say TEM-poh-ruh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛmpoʊrəli/. In British English it is /ˈtɛmpəʊrəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in temporally?
Temporally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM). Broken into parts: TEM · poh · ruh · lee.
Is temporally pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtɛmpəʊrəli/ (TEM-poh-ruh-lee).