How to pronounce annex
Say it like AN-eks. Annex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- eks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Annex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of annex
American and British speakers say annex in essentially the same way: /ˈæˌnɛks/ in the US and /ˈæˌnɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-eks.
Other ways to say annex
Annex also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- uh-NEKS /əˈnɛks/
What does annex mean?
- an addition that extends a main building
- take (territory) as if by conquest“Hitler annexed Lithuania”
- attach to
Where does annex come from?
Borrowed from French annexe, from Latin annexus.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying annex
How do you pronounce annex?
Say AN-eks. The American pronunciation is /ˈæˌnɛks/. In British English it is /ˈæˌnɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in annex?
Annex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · eks.
Do Americans and Brits say annex the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæˌnɛks/ and the British form is /ˈæˌnɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.