How to pronounce "Exacerbate"?

Q: How to pronounce "Exacerbate"?

To "exacerbate" is to make something bad worse or severe. It could be a bad situation, a problem, or even a negative feeling. 'Exacerbate' can be divided into four syllables: ex-ac-er-bate. This can be pronounced as 'ig-zas-er-beit'. The /r/ sound at the third syllable is pronounced if using the American pronunciation, or it can be silent if you're going to use the British pronunciation.

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To "exacerbate" is to make something bad worse or severe. It could be a bad situation, a problem, or even a negative feeling.

'Exacerbate' can be divided into four syllables: ex-ac-er-bate. This can be pronounced as 'ig-zas-er-beit'. The /r/ sound at the third syllable is pronounced if using the American pronunciation, or it can be silent if you're going to use the British pronunciation.