How to pronounce aggrandizement
Say it like uh-GRAN-dyze-munt. Aggrandizement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAN).
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US American/əˈɡrænˌdaɪzmənt/uh-GRAN-dyze-munt
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- uh
- GRAN
- dyze
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aggrandizement 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does aggrandizement mean?
noun
- The act of aggrandizing, or the state of being aggrandized or exalted in power, rank, honor, or wealth; exaltation; enlargement.“The emperor seeks only the aggrandizement of his own family.”
Where does aggrandizement come from?
From French agrandissement, from agrandir; equivalent to aggrandize + -ment.
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Questions about saying aggrandizement
How do you pronounce aggrandizement?
Say uh-GRAN-dyze-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈɡrænˌdaɪzmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aggrandizement?
Aggrandizement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAN). Broken into parts: uh · GRAN · dyze · munt.