How to pronounce infatuated
Say it like in-FACH-oo-ay-tid. Infatuated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FACH).
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- in
- FACH
- oo
- ay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infatuated 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.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of infatuated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-FACH-oo-ay-tid.
What does infatuated mean?
- simple past and past participle of infatuate How to pronounce infatuate
- Foolishly or unreasoningly fond of, attracted to or in love with (someone); besotted.
- Excessively fond of or enthusiastic about (something).
Where does infatuated come from?
From infatuate + -ed.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying infatuated
How do you pronounce infatuated?
Say in-FACH-oo-ay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈfætʃuˌeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈfætʃuːˌeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infatuated?
Infatuated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FACH). Broken into parts: in · FACH · oo · ay · tid.
Is infatuated 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 /ˌɪnˈfætʃuːˌeɪtɪd/ (in-FACH-oo-ay-tid).