How to pronounce aggravated
Say it like AG-ruh-vay-tid. Aggravated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG).
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- AG
- ruh
- vay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aggravated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aggravated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AG-ruh-vay-tid.
What does aggravated mean?
- simple past and past participle of aggravate. How to pronounce aggravate
- Having been the subject of aggravation; frustrated and angry.
- Having become worse, more severe, or more dangerous.
- Of or characterized by factors that increase the heinousness or offensiveness of the criminal offense.
Questions about saying aggravated
How do you pronounce aggravated?
Say AG-ruh-vay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈæɡrəˌveɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈæɡrəˌveɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aggravated?
Aggravated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG). Broken into parts: AG · ruh · vay · tid.
Is aggravated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈæɡrəˌveɪtɪd/ (AG-ruh-vay-tid).