How to Pronounce "tempts"
word
ˈtɛmpts
TEMPTS
tˈɛmpts
TEMPTS
Definition
To try to make someone want to do something, especially something they should not do; to attract or entice strongly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛmpts
British English
tˈɛmpts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEMPTS
UK
TEMPTS
Listen in Context
He tempts his brother with candy.
The smell of pizza tempts me when I am hungry.
She tempts her cat with a toy.
He always tempts me to skip class, but I try to be responsible.