How to Pronounce "tantalize"

word

ˈtænəˌɫaɪz/, /ˈtæntəˌɫaɪz

TAN-tuh-lize

ˈtæntəlaɪz

TAN-tuh-lize

Definition

To tease or attract someone by showing them something they want, but not letting them have it; to make someone feel excited but also frustrated because what they want is out of reach.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈtænəˌɫaɪz/, /ˈtæntəˌɫaɪz

British English

ˈtæntəlaɪz

Simplified Pronunciation

TAN-tuh-lize

Listen in Context

The smell of fresh bread can tantalize anyone who is hungry.

They used a prize to tantalize the children into working harder.

The dessert menu will tantalize you even if you are full.

Don't tantalize me with vacation plans if you can't actually go.