How to pronounce fascinating
Say it like FAS-uh-nay-ting. Fascinating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfæsəˌneɪtɪŋ/FAS-uh-nay-ting
UK British/ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ/FAS-ih-nay-ting
- FAS
- uh
- nay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fascinating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fascinating
- 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-ting.
What does fascinating mean?
adjective
- Having interesting qualities; captivating; attractive.“utterly fascinating”
- present participle and gerund of fascinate How to pronounce fascinate
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying fascinating
How do you pronounce fascinating?
Say FAS-uh-nay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæsəˌneɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fascinating?
Fascinating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAS). Broken into parts: FAS · uh · nay · ting.
Is fascinating 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 /ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ/ (FAS-ih-nay-ting).