fascinate

/ˈfæsɪneɪt/

Syllables fas·ci·nate

Stress FAS-ci-nate

Phonics Breakdown

fas

/fæs/

short a

ci

/sɪ/

soft c

nate

/neɪt/

long a_e

Meaning

to strongly attract or interest someone

Sound Reference

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fas=/fæs/(fast) + ci=/sɪ/(city) + nate=/neɪt/(late)

Example

The scientist was fascinated by the mystery of space.