How to Pronounce "exaggerations"
word
ɪɡˌzædʒɝˈeɪʃənz
ig-zaj-er-AY-shunz
ɛɡzˌædʒəɹˈeɪʃənz
eg-zaj-uh-RAY-shunz
Definition
Statements that make something seem bigger, better, or worse than it really is. Often used for emphasis or to make a story more interesting.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪɡˌzædʒɝˈeɪʃənz
British English
ɛɡzˌædʒəɹˈeɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ig-zaj-er-AY-shunz
UK
eg-zaj-uh-RAY-shunz
Listen in Context
His story was full of exaggerations to make himself look more important.
Children often use exaggerations when talking about their adventures.
Newspapers are sometimes criticized for their exaggerations.
Don’t believe all his exaggerations—he loves to stretch the truth.