How to pronounce aggrandize
Say it like uh-GRAN-dyze. Aggrandize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAN).
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US American/əˈɡrænˌdaɪz/uh-GRAN-dyze
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- uh
- GRAN
- dyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aggrandize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GRANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does aggrandize mean?
verb
- To make great; to enlarge; to increase.“to aggrandize one's authority, distress”
- To make great or greater in power, rank, honor, or wealth (applied to persons, countries, etc.).
- To make appear great or greater; to exalt.“aggrandize one's accomplishments and downplay others'”
Where does aggrandize come from?
From French agrandir.
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Questions about saying aggrandize
How do you pronounce aggrandize?
Say uh-GRAN-dyze. The American pronunciation is /əˈɡrænˌdaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aggrandize?
Aggrandize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAN). Broken into parts: uh · GRAN · dyze.