How to pronounce enticing
Say it like en-TY-sing. Enticing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TY).
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- en
- TY
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enticing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of enticing
American and British speakers say enticing in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈtaɪsɪŋ/ in the US and /ɛnˈtaɪsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-TY-sing.
What does enticing mean?
- That entices; alluring; attractive; charming
- present participle and gerund of entice How to pronounce entice
- enticement; temptation
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- repulsive
- unattractive
Words that rhyme with enticing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of enticing.
Questions about saying enticing
How do you pronounce enticing?
Say en-TY-sing. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈtaɪsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɛnˈtaɪsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enticing?
Enticing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TY). Broken into parts: en · TY · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say enticing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈtaɪsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɛnˈtaɪsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.