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How do you spell Fascinate?

Correct spelling

fascinate

SC in the middle, like SCIENCE. FA + SCI + NATE.

Why is fascinate spelled this way?

SC produces an S sound, just like in science. The word originally referred to casting a spell — from Latin fascinare, related to the evil eye.

Common misspellings of fascinate

facinatefascenatefasinatefasscinate

Example

Ancient history continues to fascinate scholars.

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The correct spelling is "fascinate". SC in the middle, like SCIENCE. FA + SCI + NATE.
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