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.
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/ˈfæsəˌneɪtɪŋ/
🇺🇸 IPA (US)
/fˈæsɪnˌeɪtɪŋ/
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Break "fascinating" into 4 beats and lean on "FASC" — that's the stressed one.
verb
“The flickering TV fascinated the cat.”
“We were fascinated by the potter's skill.”
adjective
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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" has 4 syllables: fasc · in · at · ing.
The IPA transcription of "fascinating" is /ˈfæsəˌneɪtɪŋ/.
Fascinating: To evoke an intense interest or attraction in someone.
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