How to pronounce infatuate
Say it like in-FACH-oo-ayt. Infatuate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FACH).
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- in
- FACH
- oo
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infatuate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- aytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of infatuate
American and British speakers say infatuate in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈfætʃuˌeɪt/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈfætʃuːˌeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FACH-oo-ayt.
What does infatuate mean?
- To inspire with unreasoning love, attachment or enthusiasm.
Where does infatuate come from?
First attested in 1533; from Middle English infatuate and/or borrowed from Latin infatuātus, see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and Etymology 2 for more.
Questions about saying infatuate
How do you pronounce infatuate?
Say in-FACH-oo-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈfætʃuˌeɪt/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈfætʃuːˌeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infatuate?
Infatuate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FACH). Broken into parts: in · FACH · oo · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say infatuate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈfætʃuˌeɪt/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈfætʃuːˌeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.