How to Pronounce "exaggerate"
word
/ɪɡˈzædʒɝˌeɪt/
ig-ZA-juh-rayt
/ɛɡzˈædʒəɹˌeɪt/
ig-ZA-juh-rayt
Definition
To describe something as bigger, better, or worse than it actually is, often to make a point or to impress others.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɪɡˈzædʒɝˌeɪt/
British English
/ɛɡzˈædʒəɹˌeɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ig-ZA-juh-rayt
UK
ig-ZA-juh-rayt
Listen in Context
Please don't exaggerate the problem.
He likes to exaggerate his stories.
Don't exaggerate your achievements.
She tends to exaggerate when she's excited.