passionate

/ˈpæʃənət/

Syllables pas·sion·ate

Stress PAS-sion-ate

Phonics Breakdown

pass

/pæs/

short a

ion

/ʃən/

-tion ending

ate

/ət/

schwa

Meaning

showing strong feelings or enthusiasm

Sound Reference

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pass=/pæs/(pass) + ion=/ʃən/(nation) + ate=/ət/(chocolate)

Example

She is passionate about teaching children.