How to Pronounce Exaggeration

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

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/ɪɡˌzæd͡ʒəˈɹeɪʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “exaggeration”

"exaggeration" has 5 syllables: ex-agg-er-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does exaggeration mean?

noun

  1. The act of heaping or piling up.
  2. The act of exaggerating; the act of doing or representing in an excessive manner; a going beyond the bounds of truth, reason, or justice; a hyperbolical representation; hyperbole; overstatement.

Synonyms

hyperboleoverstatement

Antonyms

trivializationunderstatement

Words that rhyme with exaggeration

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

magnificationoverstatementhyperbolestretchoverkillexcesshypeoverreaction

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "exaggeration"?▾

"Exaggeration" has 5 syllables: ex · agg · er · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "exaggeration"?▾

The IPA transcription of "exaggeration" is /ɪɡˌzæd͡ʒəˈɹeɪʃən/.

What does "exaggeration" mean?▾

Exaggeration: The act of heaping or piling up.

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