How to pronounce exaggerating
Say it like ig-ZAJ-uh-ray-ting. Exaggerating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAJ).
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- ig
- ZAJ
- uh
- ray
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exaggerating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exaggerating
- 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-ting.
What does exaggerating mean?
- Given to exaggeration or serving to exaggerate; overblown.
- present participle and gerund of exaggerate How to pronounce exaggerate
Questions about saying exaggerating
How do you pronounce exaggerating?
Say ig-ZAJ-uh-ray-ting. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exaggerating?
Exaggerating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAJ). Broken into parts: ig · ZAJ · uh · ray · ting.
Is exaggerating 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 /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪtɪŋ/ (ig-ZAJ-uh-ray-ting).