How to Pronounce Tantalize

To pronounce "tantalize", say TANT-al-iz-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈtæntəlaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

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Letters

/ˈtæntəlaɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tantalize”

"tantalize" has 4 syllables: tant-al-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does tantalize mean?

verb

  1. To tease (someone) by offering something desirable but keeping it out of reach
  2. To bait (someone) by showing something desirable but leaving them unsatisfied

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Words that rhyme with tantalize

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scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tantalize"?▾

"Tantalize" has 4 syllables: tant · al · iz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "tantalize"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tantalize" is /ˈtæntəlaɪz/.

What does "tantalize" mean?▾

Tantalize: To tease (someone) by offering something desirable but keeping it out of reach

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