How to Pronounce Aggrandise

To pronounce "aggrandise", say AGGR-and-is-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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10

Letters

AGGR-and-is-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “aggrandise”

"aggrandise" has 4 syllables: aggr-and-is-e.

What does aggrandise mean?

verb

  1. To make great; to enlarge; to increase.

    “to aggrandize one's authority, distress”

  2. To make great or greater in power, rank, honor, or wealth (applied to persons, countries, etc.).

Related words

agrandizeaggrandizeagriculturaliseagrarianiseagniseagriculturiseinlargeangelise

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How many syllables are in "aggrandise"?▾

"Aggrandise" has 4 syllables: aggr · and · is · e.

What does "aggrandise" mean?▾

Aggrandise: To make great; to enlarge; to increase.

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