How to pronounce exaggerations
Say it like ig-zaj-uh-RAY-shunz. Exaggerations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY).
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- ig
- zaj
- uh
- RAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exaggerations 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.
- zajGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exaggerations
American and British speakers say exaggerations in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˌzædʒəˈreɪʃənz/ in the US and /ɪɡˌzædʒəˈreɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-zaj-uh-RAY-shunz.
What does exaggerations mean?
- plural of exaggeration How to pronounce exaggeration
Words that rhyme with exaggerations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of exaggerations.
Questions about saying exaggerations
How do you pronounce exaggerations?
Say ig-zaj-uh-RAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˌzædʒəˈreɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ɪɡˌzædʒəˈreɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exaggerations?
Exaggerations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY). Broken into parts: ig · zaj · uh · RAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say exaggerations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˌzædʒəˈreɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ɪɡˌzædʒəˈreɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.