How to Pronounce Temp

To pronounce "temp", say TEMP — one syllable, IPA /tɛmp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/tɛmp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “temp”

"temp" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with kemp and hemp, if that helps it stick.

What does temp mean?

noun

  1. Abbreviation of tempore.

noun

  1. A temporary employee, usually in an office.
  2. A temporary storage location.

verb

  1. To work as a temporary employee.

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Words that rhyme with temp

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

kemphemptempehaccountempcempglempkempeklemplemp

Related words

timeactingsubstitutetemporaltemperatureinterimstormtemporarily

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "temp"?▾

"Temp" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "temp"?▾

The IPA transcription of "temp" is /tɛmp/.

What does "temp" mean?▾

Temp: Abbreviation of tempore.

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