How to Pronounce Exasperating

To pronounce "exasperating", say EX-asp-er-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-asp-er-at-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “exasperating”

"exasperating" has 5 syllables: ex-asp-er-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does exasperating mean?

verb

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

adjective

  1. That exasperates, infuriates, annoys or irritates

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Words that rhyme with exasperating

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titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuatingoscillating

Related words

infuriatingmaddeningvexingexacerbatingdispleasingintensifyingaggravatingirksome

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "exasperating"?▾

"Exasperating" has 5 syllables: ex · asp · er · at · ing.

What does "exasperating" mean?▾

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

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