How to Pronounce Exasperated

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

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɪɡˈzæspəɹeɪtɪd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “exasperated”

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

What does exasperated mean?

verb

  1. To tax the patience of, irk, frustrate, vex, provoke, annoy; to make angry.

adjective

  1. Having one's patience greatly taxed; greatly annoyed; made furious.
  2. Made worse or more intense.

Words that rhyme with exasperated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivatedsated

Related words

displeasedindignantirkedangeredinfuriatedenragedfuriousangry

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "exasperated"?▾

"Exasperated" has 5 syllables: ex · asp · er · at · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "exasperated"?▾

The IPA transcription of "exasperated" is /ɪɡˈzæspəɹeɪtɪd/.

What does "exasperated" mean?▾

Exasperated: To tax the patience of, irk, frustrate, vex, provoke, annoy; to make angry.

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