How to pronounce temporizing
Say it like TEM-puh-ry-zing. Temporizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM).
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- TEM
- puh
- ry
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Temporizing 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of temporizing
American and British speakers say temporizing in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEM-puh-ry-zing.
What does temporizing mean?
- Of or relating to temporization (in its various senses).
- The act of one who temporizes, or acts evasively.
- present participle and gerund of temporize How to pronounce temporize
Questions about saying temporizing
How do you pronounce temporizing?
Say TEM-puh-ry-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in temporizing?
Temporizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM). Broken into parts: TEM · puh · ry · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say temporizing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.