fascination

/ˌfæsɪˈneɪʃən/

Syllables fas·ci·na·tion

Stress fas-ci-NA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

fas

/fæs/

short a

ci

/sɪ/

soft c

na

/neɪ/

long a-e

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

the power of attracting great interest or attention

Sound Reference

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fas=/fæs/(fast) + ci=/sɪ/(city) + na=/neɪ/(name) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

She has a lifelong fascination with space.