How to pronounce exaggerated
Say it like ig-ZAJ-uh-ray-tud. Exaggerated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAJ).
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- ig
- ZAJ
- uh
- ray
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exaggerated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exaggerated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ig-ZAJ-uh-ray-tud.
What does exaggerated mean?
- represented as greater than is true or reasonable“an exaggerated opinion of oneself”
- enlarged to an abnormal degree“thick lenses exaggerated the size of her eyes”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying exaggerated
How do you pronounce exaggerated?
Say ig-ZAJ-uh-ray-tud. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪtəd/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exaggerated?
Exaggerated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAJ). Broken into parts: ig · ZAJ · uh · ray · tud.
Is exaggerated 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 /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪtəd/ (ig-ZAJ-uh-ray-tud).