How to Pronounce "aggravate"
word
ˈæɡɹəˌveɪt
AG-ruh-vayt
ˈæɡɹɐvˌeɪt
AG-ruh-vayt
Definition
To make a bad situation, problem, or feeling worse than it was before. Sometimes also used informally to mean 'to annoy someone'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæɡɹəˌveɪt
British English
ˈæɡɹɐvˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AG-ruh-vayt
UK
AG-ruh-vayt
Listen in Context
Smoking can aggravate your cough.
Loud noises aggravate her headache.
The storm may aggravate the flooding.
Don't say that to him—it will only aggravate the situation.