How to pronounce fascinated
Say it like FAS-uh-nay-tud. Fascinated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfæsəˌneɪtəd/FAS-uh-nay-tud
UK British/ˈfæsɪneɪtɪd/FAS-ih-nay-tid
- FAS
- uh
- nay
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fascinated 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.
- nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fascinated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FAS-ih-nay-tid.
What does fascinated mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of fascinate How to pronounce fascinate
- extremely interested“utterly fascinated”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- hypnotized
- hypnotised
- mesmerized
- mesmerised
- spellbound
- spell-bound
- transfixed
Questions about saying fascinated
How do you pronounce fascinated?
Say FAS-uh-nay-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæsəˌneɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fascinated?
Fascinated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAS). Broken into parts: FAS · uh · nay · tud.
Is fascinated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪd/ (FAS-ih-nay-tid).