How to Pronounce Exaggerated

To pronounce "exaggerated", say EX-agg-er-at-ed — 5 syllables, IPA /ɛɡ-/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɛɡ-/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “exaggerated”

"exaggerated" has 5 syllables: ex-agg-er-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does exaggerated mean?

verb

  1. To overstate, to describe more than is fact.

    “He said he'd slept with hundreds of girls, but I know he's exaggerating. The real number is about ten.”

adjective

  1. That has been described as greater than it actually is; abnormally increased or enlarged.

Synonyms

big uphyperbolizeoverexaggerateoverstate

Antonyms

belittledownplaytrivializeunderstate

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Words that rhyme with exaggerated

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elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

overstatedhyperbolicoverdonemagnifiedimmoderateinflatedenlargedincreased

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "exaggerated"?▾

"Exaggerated" has 5 syllables: ex · agg · er · at · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "exaggerated"?▾

The IPA transcription of "exaggerated" is /ɛɡ-/.

What does "exaggerated" mean?▾

Exaggerated: To overstate, to describe more than is fact.

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