How to pronounce tempting
Say it like TEMP-ting. Tempting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEMP).
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- TEMP
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tempting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tempting
American and British speakers say tempting in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛmptɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtɛmptɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEMP-ting.
What does tempting mean?
- highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire“an alluring prospect”“her alluring smile”
- very pleasantly inviting“a tantalizing aroma”“a tempting repast”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying tempting
How do you pronounce tempting?
Say TEMP-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛmptɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtɛmptɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tempting?
Tempting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEMP). Broken into parts: TEMP · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say tempting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛmptɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtɛmptɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.