How to Pronounce Tempting

To pronounce "tempting", say TEMPT-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛmp.tɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈtɛmp.tɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tempting”

"tempting" has 2 syllables: tempt-ing. It rhymes with attempting and preempting, if that helps it stick.

What does tempting mean?

verb

  1. To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.

    “She tempted me to eat the apple.”

  2. To attract; to allure.

    “Its glossy skin tempted me.”

noun

  1. The act of subjecting somebody to temptation.

adjective

  1. Attractive, appealing, enticing.
  2. Seductive, alluring, inviting.

Synonyms

beguileentranceenticefandlurepanderteasefoment

Words that rhyme with tempting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

attemptingpreemptingexemptingempting

Related words

invitingalluringenticingseductivetantalizingbeguilingattractiveappealing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tempting"?▾

"Tempting" has 2 syllables: tempt · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "tempting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tempting" is /ˈtɛmp.tɪŋ/.

What does "tempting" mean?▾

Tempting: To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.

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