How to pronounce temptations
Say it like tem-TAY-shunz. Temptations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- tem
- TAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Temptations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- temKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of temptations
American and British speakers say temptations in essentially the same way: /tɛmˈteɪʃənz/ in the US and /tɛmˈteɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: tem-TAY-shunz.
What does temptations mean?
- plural of temptation How to pronounce temptation
Words that rhyme with temptations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of temptations.
Questions about saying temptations
How do you pronounce temptations?
Say tem-TAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /tɛmˈteɪʃənz/. In British English it is /tɛmˈteɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in temptations?
Temptations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: tem · TAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say temptations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɛmˈteɪʃənz/ and the British form is /tɛmˈteɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.