How to Pronounce Aggravates

To pronounce "aggravates", say AGGR-av-at-es — 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-av-at-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “aggravates”

"aggravates" has 4 syllables: aggr-av-at-es. It rhymes with facilitates and traits, if that helps it stick.

What does aggravates mean?

verb

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

Synonyms

exasperateirritateprovokeexacerbateexaggerateheightenincreaseintensify

Antonyms

alleviatemitigate

Words that rhyme with aggravates

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

facilitatestraitsillustratesadvocatesindicatesculminatesresonatesradiatesvalidatesdissipateselaboratesnates

Related words

exacerbateexasperateworsenaccentsaccentuatesaddsamplifiesannoys

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aggravates"?▾

"Aggravates" has 4 syllables: aggr · av · at · es.

What does "aggravates" mean?▾

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

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