How to Pronounce Tantalizing

To pronounce "tantalizing", say TANT-al-iz-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

TANT-al-iz-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “tantalizing”

"tantalizing" has 4 syllables: tant-al-iz-ing. It rhymes with patronizing and scrutinizing, if that helps it stick.

What does tantalizing 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

noun

  1. Teasing temptation

adjective

  1. Teasing; tempting, especially that which is beyond reach.

Words that rhyme with tantalizing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

patronizingscrutinizingself-aggrandizingenterprisingmesmerizingrisingdemoralizingappetizingdevisinguprisinggalvanizingsurprising

Related words

temptinginvitingtitillatingjuicydaringsensationalsensualunteasing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tantalizing"?▾

"Tantalizing" has 4 syllables: tant · al · iz · ing.

What does "tantalizing" mean?▾

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

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