How to Pronounce "aggravated"
word
/ˈæɡɹəˌveɪtɪd/
AG-ruh-vay-tid
/ˈæɡɹɐvˌeɪtɪd/
AG-ruh-vay-tid
Definition
Aggravated means something has become worse or more serious, or describes a person who is very angry or annoyed. In law, it often means a crime that has extra seriousness.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈæɡɹəˌveɪtɪd/
British English
/ˈæɡɹɐvˌeɪtɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AG-ruh-vay-tid
UK
AG-ruh-vay-tid
Listen in Context
The injury was aggravated by running on it.
He sounded aggravated during the meeting.
The situation became aggravated after the argument.
He was charged with aggravated robbery because he used a weapon.