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temptation

How many syllables in temptation?

  3 syllables

Divide temptation into syllables:   temp-ta-tion
Stressed syllable in temptation:   temp-ta-tion
How to pronounce temptation:   temp-tey-shun
How to say temptation:

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Synonyms for temptation


1 syllable
  • bait
  • lure
2 syllables
  • appeal
    3 syllables
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        What rhymes with temptation

        1 syllable
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          2 syllables
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