How to Pronounce “exaggerate”
To pronounce the word “exaggerate” correctly, follow these steps:
- Start with the sound “ig” as in “big.”
- Add the “z” sound before “ig,” pronounced like the letter “z” (similar to the “s” sound in “pleasure”).
- Combine the sounds to say “ig-z.”
- Move on to the “er” sound, which begins similar to the word “her” but with a slight “r” sound at the end.
- Pronounce the “er” sound as “uh” (pronounced like the “a” in “about”) with a gentle roll of the “r” afterward.
- Finish the word by saying the last syllable, “ate,” as in “gate.”
Putting it all together, the pronunciation of “exaggerate” is “ig-zaj-uh-rate.”
Remember to emphasize the second syllable (zaj) and use a short “a” sound in the last syllable (rate).
I hope this guide helps you pronounce “exaggerate” accurately!