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
US
TAN-tuh-lize
UK
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.