How to Pronounce Temporized

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

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TEMP-or-iz-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “temporized”

"temporized" has 4 syllables: temp-or-iz-ed.

What does temporized 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.

Related words

temporisetemporallytemporarinesstemporalitytemporarilytemporaryequivocatedtransitorily

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How many syllables are in "temporized"?▾

"Temporized" has 4 syllables: temp · or · iz · ed.

What does "temporized" mean?▾

Temporized: 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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