How to Pronounce Passionate

To pronounce "passionate", say PASS-ion-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpæʃənət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈpæʃənət/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “passionate”

"passionate" has 4 syllables: pass-ion-at-e. It rhymes with compassionate and dispassionate, if that helps it stick.

What does passionate mean?

noun

  1. A passionate individual.

verb

  1. To fill with passion, or with another given emotion.
  2. To express with great emotion.

adjective

  1. Given to strong feeling, sometimes romantic, sexual, or both.
  2. Fired with intense feeling.

Synonyms

ardentblazingburningdithyrambicferventfervidfieryflaming

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Words that rhyme with passionate

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compassionatedispassionate

Related words

impassionedardentfervidferventperfervidlustyoverzealouslustful

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "passionate"?▾

"Passionate" has 4 syllables: pass · ion · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "passionate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "passionate" is /ˈpæʃənət/.

What does "passionate" mean?▾

Passionate: A passionate individual.

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