How to Pronounce Infatuate

To pronounce "infatuate", say INF-at-uat-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈfætju(w)ət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɪnˈfætju(w)ət/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “infatuate”

"infatuate" has 4 syllables: inf-at-uat-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does infatuate mean?

noun

  1. Infatuated person.

verb

  1. To inspire with unreasoning love, attachment or enthusiasm.
  2. To make foolish.

adjective

  1. Infatuated, foolishly attracted to (someone).
  2. Foolish, lacking good judgement.

Words that rhyme with infatuate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

besotpassionateidolizeenthusefanaticizeespriseinflameoverfondle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "infatuate"?▾

"Infatuate" has 4 syllables: inf · at · uat · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "infatuate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "infatuate" is /ɪnˈfætju(w)ət/.

What does "infatuate" mean?▾

Infatuate: Infatuated person.

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