To pronounce "exacerbation", say EX-ac-erb-at-ion — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"exacerbation" has 5 syllables: ex-ac-erb-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
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"Exacerbation" has 5 syllables: ex · ac · erb · at · ion.
Exacerbation: An increase in the severity of something (such as a disease)
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