How to Pronounce "aggravating"
word
ˈæɡɹəˌveɪtɪŋ
AG-ruh-vay-ting
ˈæɡɹɐvˌeɪtɪŋ
AG-ruh-vay-ting
Definition
Something that makes you feel annoyed, frustrated, or even angry, especially because it keeps happening or is hard to deal with.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæɡɹəˌveɪtɪŋ
British English
ˈæɡɹɐvˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AG-ruh-vay-ting
UK
AG-ruh-vay-ting
Listen in Context
That loud alarm is really aggravating.
Waiting in long lines is aggravating for everyone.
This mosquito bite is so aggravating.
It's aggravating how my internet keeps cutting out during meetings.