momentary

/ˈmoʊmənˌtɛri/

Syllables mo·men·ta·ry

Stress MO-men-ta-ry

Phonics Breakdown

mo

/moʊ/

long o

men

/mən/

schwa

ta

/tɛ/

short e

ry

/ri/

y /i/ sound

Meaning

lasting for a very short time

Sound Reference

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mo=/moʊ/(moment) + men=/mən/(lemon) + ta=/tɛ/(ten) + ry=/ri/(happy)

Example

There was a momentary pause before she answered.