How to pronounce vex
Say it like VEKS. Vex is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VEKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VEKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of vex
American and British speakers say vex in essentially the same way: /vɛks/ in the US and /vɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEKS.
What does vex mean?
- To annoy, irritate.“Billy's professor was vexed by his continued failure to improve his grades.”
- To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress.
- To twist, to weave.
Where does vex come from?
From Middle English vexen, from Old French vexer, from Latin vexāre (“disturb, agitate, annoy”).
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Words that rhyme with vex
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Questions about saying vex
How do you pronounce vex?
Say VEKS. The American pronunciation is /vɛks/. In British English it is /vɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vex?
Vex is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VEKS.
Do Americans and Brits say vex the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɛks/ and the British form is /vɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.