how to pronounce temptation

/tɛmpˈtɛɪ.ʃən/

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temptation is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of temptation in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… personal finances the temptation to go …”

meaning of temptation

Temptation is a test or trial that is intended to test a person's strength of will or virtue.

temptation frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word temptation occurs in english on average 10.9 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.