How to pronounce fasciate
Say it like FASH-ee-ayt. Fasciate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FASH).
- FASH
- ee
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fasciate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of fasciate
American and British speakers say fasciate in essentially the same way: /ˈfæʃieɪt/ in the US and /ˈfæʃieɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FASH-ee-ayt.
What does fasciate mean?
- To bind.
- Bound with a fillet, sash, or bandage.
- Banded or compacted together.
- Flattened and laterally widened.“The stems of the garden cockscomb are often fasciate.”
- To apply fascia.
Where does fasciate come from?
From Latin fasciātus, perfect passive participle of fasciō (“to swathe or bind”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Questions about saying fasciate
How do you pronounce fasciate?
Say FASH-ee-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæʃieɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfæʃieɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fasciate?
Fasciate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FASH). Broken into parts: FASH · ee · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say fasciate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfæʃieɪt/ and the British form is /ˈfæʃieɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.