How to pronounce fascinate
Say it like FAS-uh-nayt. Fascinate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAS).
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- FAS
- uh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fascinate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- naytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of fascinate
American and British speakers say fascinate in essentially the same way: /ˈfæsəˌneɪt/ in the US and /ˈfæsɪˌneɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAS-ih-nayt.
What does fascinate mean?
- To evoke an intense interest or attraction in someone.“The flickering TV fascinated the cat.”
- To make someone hold motionless; to spellbind.“We were fascinated by the potter's skill.”
- To be irresistibly charming or attractive to.“Her gait fascinates all men.”
Where does fascinate come from?
Borrowed from Latin fascinātus, perfect passive participle of fascinō (“to enchant, bewitch, fascinate”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from fascinum (“a phallus-shaped amulet worn around the neck in Ancient Rome; witchcraft”) + -ō (verb
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Words that rhyme with fascinate
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Questions about saying fascinate
How do you pronounce fascinate?
Say FAS-uh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæsəˌneɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfæsɪˌneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fascinate?
Fascinate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAS). Broken into parts: FAS · uh · nayt.
Do Americans and Brits say fascinate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfæsəˌneɪt/ and the British form is /ˈfæsɪˌneɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.