How to pronounce temptress
Say it like TEMP-tris. Temptress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEMP).
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- TEMP
- tris
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Temptress 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.
- trisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of temptress
American and British speakers say temptress in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛmptrɪs/ in the US and /ˈtɛmptrɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEMP-tris.
What does temptress mean?
- An alluring woman who seduces or exploits men.
- A woman considered sexually attractive by men.“Marilyn Monroe, the iconic temptress of the 20th century.”
Where does temptress come from?
From tempter + -ess.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- vamp
- enchantress
- siren
- delilah
Questions about saying temptress
How do you pronounce temptress?
Say TEMP-tris. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛmptrɪs/. In British English it is /ˈtɛmptrɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in temptress?
Temptress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEMP). Broken into parts: TEMP · tris.
Do Americans and Brits say temptress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛmptrɪs/ and the British form is /ˈtɛmptrɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.