How to pronounce vexed
Say it like VEKST. Vexed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VEKST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vexed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VEKSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of vexed
American and British speakers say vexed in essentially the same way: /vɛkst/ in the US and /vɛkst/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEKST.
What does vexed mean?
- annoyed, irritated or distressed“She became more and more vexed as she struggled to cope with the demands of the job.”
- much debated, discussed or disputed
- simple past and past participle of vex How to pronounce vex
Where does vexed come from?
From Middle English vexed, vexede, vexit, vixid, equivalent to vex + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with vexed
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Questions about saying vexed
How do you pronounce vexed?
Say VEKST. The American pronunciation is /vɛkst/. In British English it is /vɛkst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vexed?
Vexed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VEKST.
Do Americans and Brits say vexed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɛkst/ and the British form is /vɛkst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.