How to pronounce aggravating
Say it like AG-ruh-vay-ting. Aggravating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈæɡrəˌveɪtɪŋ/AG-ruh-vay-ting
UK British/ˈæɡrəˌveɪtɪŋ/AG-ruh-vay-ting
- AG
- ruh
- vay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aggravating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aggravating
- 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-ting.
What does aggravating mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of aggravate How to pronounce aggravate
- That makes something worse.“aggravating circumstances”
- Annoying.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying aggravating
How do you pronounce aggravating?
Say AG-ruh-vay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈæɡrəˌveɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈæɡrəˌveɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aggravating?
Aggravating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG). Broken into parts: AG · ruh · vay · ting.
Is aggravating 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 /ˈæɡrəˌveɪtɪŋ/ (AG-ruh-vay-ting).