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temporarily

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈtemprərəli

Examples:

For the moment I abstain on the basis of being temporarily unable to verify.

For the moment, I abstain on the basis of being temporarily unable to verify.

They temporarily hide from the world.

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Common mistakes of temporarily pronunciation

Stress misplacement: Many learners stress the wrong syllable in "temporarily" (ˈtɛm.pəˌrɛr.ɪ.li). The primary stress is on the first syllable, not the second. Tip: Practice saying "TEM-porarily" to emphasize the correct syllable.
Vowel confusion: Some speakers mispronounce the second syllable, confusing "a" with "ə" (as in "sofa"). In "temporarily," it should sound like "pə" (ˈtɛm.pəˌrɛr.ɪ.li). Tip: Focus on relaxing your mouth to produce the schwa sound.
Overemphasis on "r": In "temporarily," the "r" in the second syllable can be overemphasized, leading to an unnatural pronunciation. The correct sound is more subtle (ˈtɛm.pəˌrɛr.ɪ.li). Tip: Keep the "r" light and quick to maintain flow.
Dropping syllables: Some may drop the second syllable, saying "tem-porarily" instead of "temporarily." This leads to an incomplete pronunciation (ˈtɛm.pəˌrɛr.ɪ.li). Tip: Practice saying the full word slowly to ensure you include all syllables.
Incorrect final sound: The final "ly" in "temporarily" can be mispronounced as "lee" instead of "li." The correct pronunciation is "li" (ˈtɛm.pəˌrɛr.ɪ.li). Tip: Pay attention to the "i" sound, making it short and crisp.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "temporarily"?

In American English, "temporarily" is pronounced as /ˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/. The stress is on the first syllable, "tem," with a secondary stress on "ra."

What are the syllables in "temporarily"?

"Temporarily" has five syllables: "tem-po-rar-i-ly." Each syllable is pronounced clearly, which can help with fluency.

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "temporarily" between US and UK English?

The pronunciation of "temporarily" is generally the same in both US and UK English, /ˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/. However, British speakers may pronounce the "a" in "rar" slightly differently, making it sound more like "rah."

What common mistakes do people make when pronouncing "temporarily"?

Many learners may forget to stress the first syllable or may not pronounce the schwa sound in the second syllable. It's important to keep the rhythm and stress in mind to avoid sounding unclear.