How to pronounce tempted
Say it like TEMP-tid. Tempted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEMP).
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- TEMP
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tempted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tempted
American and British speakers say tempted in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛmptɪd/ in the US and /ˈtɛmptɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEMP-tid.
What does tempted mean?
- simple past and past participle of tempt How to pronounce tempt“I am tempted to go.”
Questions about saying tempted
How do you pronounce tempted?
Say TEMP-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛmptɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtɛmptɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tempted?
Tempted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEMP). Broken into parts: TEMP · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say tempted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛmptɪd/ and the British form is /ˈtɛmptɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.