How to pronounce vexation
Say it like vek-SAY-shun. Vexation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- vek
- SAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vexation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vekKeep 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 vexation
American and British speakers say vexation in essentially the same way: /vɛkˈseɪʃən/ in the US and /vɛkˈseɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: vek-SAY-shun.
What does vexation mean?
- The action of vexing, annoying, or irritating someone or something; (countable) an instance of this.
- The action of physically annoying or irritating a person or an animal; (countable) an instance of this; also, a physical discomfort or disorder.
- The action of vexing or annoying someone by bringing unjustified legal proceedings against them; (countable) an instance of this.
Where does vexation come from?
From Late Middle English vexacioun, vexation (“physical suffering; act of inflicting trouble (specifically through unjustified legal action); anxiety, mental distress; mental disturbance”), from Anglo-Norman vexacion, vexation, Middle Frenc
Words that rhyme with vexation
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Questions about saying vexation
How do you pronounce vexation?
Say vek-SAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /vɛkˈseɪʃən/. In British English it is /vɛkˈseɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vexation?
Vexation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: vek · SAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say vexation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɛkˈseɪʃən/ and the British form is /vɛkˈseɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.