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How to pronounce “tempt”

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Pronunciation guide for tempt

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of tempt with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: A new way to remove CO2 from the atmosphereIt may tempt people to continue to burn fossil fuels 24 hours a day,
Definition summary: (transitive) To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.

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A new way to remove CO2 from the atmosphere

It may tempt people to continue to burn fossil fuels 24 hours a day,

[Verb]
(transitive) To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
(transitive) To attract; to allure.
(transitive) To provoke something; to court.

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