How to Pronounce Temporising

To pronounce "temporising", say TEMP-or-is-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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TEMP-or-is-ing

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"temporising" has 4 syllables: temp-or-is-ing.

What does temporising mean?

verb

  1. To deliberately act evasively or prolong a discussion in order to gain time or postpone a decision, sometimes in order to reach a compromise or simply to make a conversation more temperate; to stall for time.
  2. To apply a temporary piece of dental work that will later be removed.

noun

  1. The act of one who temporizes, or acts evasively.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "temporising"?▾

"Temporising" has 4 syllables: temp · or · is · ing.

What does "temporising" mean?▾

Temporising: To deliberately act evasively or prolong a discussion in order to gain time or postpone a decision, sometimes in order to reach a compromise or simply to make a conversation more temperate; to stall for time.

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