How to pronounce exasperation
Say it like ek-sas-puh-RAY-shun. Exasperation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY).
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US American/ˌɛkˌsæspəˈreɪʃən/ek-sas-puh-RAY-shun
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- ek
- sas
- puh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exasperation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sasGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- puhKeep 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does exasperation mean?
noun
- The act of exasperating or the state of being exasperated; irritation; keen or bitter anger.
- Increase of violence or malignity; aggravation; exacerbation.
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Words that rhyme with exasperation
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Questions about saying exasperation
How do you pronounce exasperation?
Say ek-sas-puh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkˌsæspəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exasperation?
Exasperation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY). Broken into parts: ek · sas · puh · RAY · shun.