How to Pronounce Exacerbating

To pronounce "exacerbating", say EX-ac-erb-at-ing — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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EX-ac-erb-at-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “exacerbating”

"exacerbating" has 5 syllables: ex-ac-erb-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does exacerbating mean?

verb

  1. To make worse (a problem, bad situation, negative feeling, etc.); aggravate; exasperate.

    “The proposed shutdown would exacerbate unemployment problems.”

adjective

  1. That exacerbates

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Words that rhyme with exacerbating

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titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

exasperatingintensifyingaggravatingworseningdeterioratingtighteningdeepeninghastening

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How many syllables are in "exacerbating"?▾

"Exacerbating" has 5 syllables: ex · ac · erb · at · ing.

What does "exacerbating" mean?▾

Exacerbating: To make worse (a problem, bad situation, negative feeling, etc.); aggravate; exasperate.

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