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How to pronounce temp in American English

“temp” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. that time, she was a pro temp -- speaker pro temp at the California Assembly, we

    The Obama White House

  2. Which includes temp health and staffing agencies.

    Census Bureau

  3. BODY TEMP, BLOOD PRESSURE, EVEN BOWEL MOVEMENTS, ALERTNESS, COORDINATION.

    NIH

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