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ex-a-ger-ate
ig-zag-er-ate
ex-ag-e-rate
Start with a clear 'ih' sound
Emphasize 'zag' with a sharp 'dʒ' sound
Finish with 'reɪt' using a soft 'ə' sound
ex-á-ger-ate
ig-zaj-er-ate
ig-zad-ur-ait
Each vowel sound counts as a separate syllable.
Yes, 'reɪt' is emphasized in American English.
The 'g' before 'e' or 'i' often sounds like 'dʒ'.
To describe something as larger or more extreme than it really is.
/ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
A statement that makes something seem larger or more important.
/ɪɡˈzædʒ.əˌreɪ.tɪd/
Made to seem larger or more noticeable.
/ɪɡˈzædʒ.əˌreɪ.tɪŋ/
The act of making something seem larger.
- Shorter final syllable in 'exaggerate'.
- Different ending after 'rete'.
- Continuous '-ing' affects vowel length.
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