How to pronounce aggregation
Say it like ag-ruh-GAY-shun. Aggregation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY).
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- ag
- ruh
- GAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aggregation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- agGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aggregation
American and British speakers say aggregation in essentially the same way: /ˌæɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌæɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ag-ruh-GAY-shun.
What does aggregation mean?
- The act of collecting together, of aggregating.
- The state of being collected into a mass, assemblage, or (aggregated) sum.
- A collection of particulars; an aggregate.
Where does aggregation come from?
From Latin aggregātiō, from aggregō (“aggregate”).
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Words that rhyme with aggregation
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Questions about saying aggregation
How do you pronounce aggregation?
Say ag-ruh-GAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌæɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌæɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aggregation?
Aggregation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY). Broken into parts: ag · ruh · GAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say aggregation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌæɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.