To pronounce "exacerbated", say EX-ac-erb-at-ed — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"exacerbated" has 5 syllables: ex-ac-erb-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.
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“The proposed shutdown would exacerbate unemployment problems.”
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"Exacerbated" has 5 syllables: ex · ac · erb · at · ed.
Exacerbated: To make worse (a problem, bad situation, negative feeling, etc.); aggravate; exasperate.
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