How to Pronounce Aggrandising

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

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Letters

AGGR-and-is-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “aggrandising”

"aggrandising" has 4 syllables: aggr-and-is-ing.

What does aggrandising 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.).

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Related words

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How many syllables are in "aggrandising"?▾

"Aggrandising" has 4 syllables: aggr · and · is · ing.

What does "aggrandising" mean?▾

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

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