How to pronounce fixate
Say it like FIK-sayt. Fixate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɪkˌseɪt/FIK-sayt
UK British/fɪkˈseɪt/fik-SAYT
- FIK
- sayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fixate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- saytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of fixate
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: fik-SAYT.
What does fixate mean?
verb
- To make something fixed and stable; to fix.
- To stare fixedly at something.
- To attend to something to the exclusion of all others.
Where does fixate come from?
From fix + -ate (verb-forming suffix) or Latin fixus (“fixed, solid”) + -ate.
Questions about saying fixate
How do you pronounce fixate?
Say FIK-sayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪkˌseɪt/. In British English it is /fɪkˈseɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fixate?
Fixate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIK). Broken into parts: FIK · sayt.
Is fixate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /fɪkˈseɪt/ (fik-SAYT).