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