How to Pronounce Aggravate

To pronounce "aggravate", say AGGR-av-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈæɡ.ɹə.veɪ̯t/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈæɡ.ɹə.veɪ̯t/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “aggravate”

"aggravate" has 4 syllables: aggr-av-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does aggravate mean?

verb

To make (an offence) worse or more severe; to increase in offensiveness or heinousness.
(by extension) To make worse; to exacerbate.

Synonyms

exasperate irritate provoke exacerbate exaggerate heighten increase intensify

Antonyms

alleviate mitigate

Words that rhyme with aggravate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidate articulate desolate facilitate profligate explicate deliberate delineate ruminate innate cultivate state

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aggravate"?▾

"Aggravate" has 4 syllables: aggr · av · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "aggravate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "aggravate" is /ˈæɡ.ɹə.veɪ̯t/.

What does "aggravate" mean?▾

Aggravate: To make (an offence) worse or more severe; to increase in offensiveness or heinousness.

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