If you're a non-native speaker of English, learning the correct way to pronounce words can be tricky. That's why we've put together this helpful guide on how to pronounce "exacerbate".

The first syllable of "exacerbate" is pronounced "ex-". To make this sound, start with your mouth slightly open and lips lightly touching, then make an "eh" sound (as in "bed") and quickly "ks" (as in "box") sound.

The second syllable of "exacerbate" is pronounced "as-". To make this sound, start with your mouth slightly open and lips lightly touching, then make an "ah" sound (as in "father") and quickly "s" (as in "so") sound.

The third syllable of "exacerbate" is pronounced "er-". To make this sound, begin with your mouth slightly open and lips lightly touching, then make an "er" sound (as in "her") and quickly "b" (as in "bed") sound.

The fourth and final syllable of "exacerbate" is pronounced "ate". To make this sound, start with your mouth slightly open and lips lightly touching, then make an "a" sound (as in "cat") and quickly "t" (as in "tape") and "e" (as in "end") sounds.

Once you’ve practiced each syllable, combine them together to pronounce "exacerbate" correctly. Start with the first syllable "ex-", then follow it with the second syllable "as-", then the third syllable "er-", and finally the fourth syllable "ate".

With practice, you'll soon be pronouncing "exacerbate" like a native speaker!