How to pronounce annexation
Say it like an-ek-SAY-shun. Annexation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAY).
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- an
- ek
- SAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Annexation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of annexation
American and British speakers say annexation in essentially the same way: /ˌænɛkˈseɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌænɛkˈseɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-ek-SAY-shun.
What does annexation mean?
- Addition or incorporation of something, or territories that have been annexed.
- A legal merging of a territory into another body.
Where does annexation come from?
From Medieval Latin annexation-, stem of annexatio (“action of annexing”), from past participle of annecto.
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Words that rhyme with annexation
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Questions about saying annexation
How do you pronounce annexation?
Say an-ek-SAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌænɛkˈseɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌænɛkˈseɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in annexation?
Annexation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAY). Broken into parts: an · ek · SAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say annexation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌænɛkˈseɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌænɛkˈseɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.