How to Pronounce "tantalizing"
word
ˈtænəˌɫaɪzɪŋ/, /ˈtæntəˌɫaɪzɪŋ
TAN-tuh-lie-zing
ˈtæn.tə.laɪ.zɪŋ
TAN-tuh-lie-zing
Definition
Something is tantalizing if it is very appealing or tempting, but just out of reach or difficult to get. It often provokes curiosity or strong desire.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtænəˌɫaɪzɪŋ/, /ˈtæntəˌɫaɪzɪŋ
British English
ˈtæn.tə.laɪ.zɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAN-tuh-lie-zing
UK
TAN-tuh-lie-zing
Listen in Context
The tantalizing smell of cookies filled the kitchen.
She received a tantalizing offer for the job.
The movie trailer showed some tantalizing scenes.
There's something tantalizing about a secret you can't quite figure out.