To pronounce "short-tempered", say SHORTT-emp-er-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"short-tempered" has 4 syllables: shortt-emp-er-ed.
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“She is so short-tempered that people avoid her company.”
"Short-tempered" has 4 syllables: shortt · emp · er · ed.
Short-tempered: Easily angered; frequently losing one's temper.
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