How to pronounce annexing
Say it like uh-NEK-sing. Annexing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEK).
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- uh
- NEK
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Annexing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of annexing
American and British speakers say annexing in essentially the same way: /əˈnɛksɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈnɛksɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NEK-sing.
What does annexing mean?
Words that rhyme with annexing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of annexing.
Questions about saying annexing
How do you pronounce annexing?
Say uh-NEK-sing. The American pronunciation is /əˈnɛksɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈnɛksɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in annexing?
Annexing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEK). Broken into parts: uh · NEK · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say annexing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnɛksɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈnɛksɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.