How to pronounce tantalizing
Say it like TAN-tuh-ly-zing. Tantalizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtæntəˌlaɪzɪŋ/TAN-tuh-ly-zing
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- TAN
- tuh
- ly
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tantalizing 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.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does tantalizing mean?
adjective
- Teasing; tempting, especially that which is beyond reach.
- present participle and gerund of tantalize How to pronounce tantalize
- teasing temptation
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- tantalising
- tempting
Questions about saying tantalizing
How do you pronounce tantalizing?
Say TAN-tuh-ly-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæntəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tantalizing?
Tantalizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN). Broken into parts: TAN · tuh · ly · zing.