How to pronounce "aggrav" in English
ˈæɡ.ɡræv
AG·grav
Primary stress: AG
Hear native speakers say aggrav in context across real video clips
we should have ripped up the textbook Rewritten it rather than carry on like nothing was wrong I eventually it was so aggra aggravating I eventually decided to wrong I eventually it was so aggra aggravating I eventually decided to
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “aggrav”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
AG
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
grav
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("AG"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "aggrav" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "aggrav is" sounds like "aggrav-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "aggrav" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“nothing was wrong I eventually it was so aggra aggravating I eventually decided to”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “aggrav”
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nothing was wrong I eventually it was so aggra aggravating I eventually decided to
Hear it in context: “aggrav”
13 clipsThe English word “aggrav” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈæɡ.ɡræv (phonetic respelling: AG-grav). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (AG · grav), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (AG). Grammatically, “aggrav” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 13 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “aggrav” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @7:06
“we should have ripped up the textbook Rewritten it rather than carry on like nothing was wrong I eventually it was so aggra aggravating I eventually decided to wrong I eventually it was so aggra aggravating I eventually decided to”
Definition & Meaning: “aggrav”
- An informal clipping of the word aggravation, meaning irritation or annoyance.
Example Sentences (2)
- “Dealing with that endless paperwork is a real aggrav.”
- “nothing was wrong I eventually it was so aggra aggravating I eventually decided to”
Pronounce: “aggrav”
- Pronunciation:
- AG-grav
- Syllables:
- AG · grav
- Primary stress:
- AG
- IPA:
- ˈæɡ.ɡræv
- Hear it in context
- aggrav
Words that Rhyme with “aggrav”
-æggrævWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"aggrav" (⁄ˈæɡ.ɡræv⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "aggrav" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about aggrav
How do you pronounce “aggrav”?
“aggrav” is pronounced ⁄ˈæɡ.ɡræv⁄ (AG-grav). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “aggrav”?
“aggrav” has 2 syllables: AG · grav.
Where is the stress in “aggrav”?
The primary stress in “aggrav” is on “AG”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “aggrav” mean?
An informal clipping of the word aggravation, meaning irritation or annoyance.
How can I hear “aggrav” used in real sentences?
This page has 13 real-world video examples of “aggrav” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “aggrav”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).