To pronounce "tentation", say TENT-at-ion — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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TENT-at-ion
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"tentation" has 3 syllables: tent-at-ion. It rhymes with mentation and dentation, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Tentation" has 3 syllables: tent · at · ion.
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