How to Pronounce Fascinating

To pronounce "fascinating", say FASC-in-at-ing — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈfæsəˌneɪtɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

fascinating

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈfæsəˌneɪtɪŋ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/fˈæsɪnˌeɪtɪŋ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “fascinating”

Break "fascinating" into 4 beats and lean on "FASC" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does fascinating mean?

verb

To evoke an intense interest or attraction in someone.
“The flickering TV fascinated the cat.”
To make someone hold motionless; to spellbind.
“We were fascinated by the potter's skill.”

adjective

Having interesting qualities; captivating; attractive.

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Words that rhyme with fascinating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillating captivating grating deprecating invigorating excruciating exhilarating exasperating stimulating debilitating fluctuating oscillating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fascinating"?▾

"Fascinating" has 4 syllables: fasc · in · at · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "fascinating"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fascinating" is /ˈfæsəˌneɪtɪŋ/.

What does "fascinating" mean?▾

Fascinating: To evoke an intense interest or attraction in someone.

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