How to Pronounce "tempt"
word
/ˈtɛmpt/
tempt
/tˈɛmpt/
tempt
Definition
To attract or entice someone to do something, especially something unwise or wrong. Can also mean to appeal to someone or to risk provoking something bad.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɛmpt/
British English
/tˈɛmpt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
tempt
UK
tempt
Listen in Context
Don't tempt me with chocolate — I'm on a diet!
The offer was good enough to tempt her into accepting.
I wouldn't tempt fate by driving in this storm.
I'm tempted to quit my job and travel the world, but bills don't pay themselves.