How to pronounce vexatious
Say it like vek-SAY-shus. Vexatious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- vek
- SAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vexatious 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.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vexatious
American and British speakers say vexatious in essentially the same way: /vɛkˈseɪʃəs/ in the US and /vɛkˈseɪʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: vek-SAY-shus.
What does vexatious mean?
- Causing vexation or annoyance; teasing; troublesome.
- Commenced for the purpose of giving trouble, without due cause.“a vexatious lawsuit”
- In the habit of starting vexatious litigation and therefore liable to have restraints placed on one's ability to access the courts.“a vexatious litigant”
Where does vexatious come from?
a 1650 vexation + -ous
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Words that rhyme with vexatious
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Questions about saying vexatious
How do you pronounce vexatious?
Say vek-SAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /vɛkˈseɪʃəs/. In British English it is /vɛkˈseɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vexatious?
Vexatious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: vek · SAY · shus.
Do Americans and Brits say vexatious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɛkˈseɪʃəs/ and the British form is /vɛkˈseɪʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.