How to Pronounce Momentary

To pronounce "momentary", say MOM-ent-ary — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈməʊmənt(ə)ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈməʊmənt(ə)ɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “momentary”

"momentary" has 3 syllables: mom-ent-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

What does momentary mean?

adjective

  1. Lasting for only a moment.
  2. Happening at every moment; perpetual.

Words that rhyme with momentary

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

fleetingmomentaneousshortfugitivetransientinstanttemporaryinstantaneous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "momentary"?▾

"Momentary" has 3 syllables: mom · ent · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "momentary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "momentary" is /ˈməʊmənt(ə)ɹi/.

What does "momentary" mean?▾

Momentary: Lasting for only a moment.

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