How to pronounce tantalize
Say it like TAN-tuh-lyze. Tantalize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN).
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US American/ˈtæntəˌlaɪz/TAN-tuh-lyze
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- TAN
- tuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tantalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does tantalize mean?
verb
- To tease (someone) by offering or showing them something desirable but leaving them unsatisfied.
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Questions about saying tantalize
How do you pronounce tantalize?
Say TAN-tuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæntəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tantalize?
Tantalize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN). Broken into parts: TAN · tuh · lyze.