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How to pronounce vexer

Say it like VEK-ser. Vexer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEK).

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US American/ˈvɛksər/VEK-ser
UK British/ˈvɛksə/VEK-suh
  • VEK
  • ser
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Vexer pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. VEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  2. serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of vexer

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: VEK-suh.

What does vexer mean?

noun
  1. One who vexes; one who annoys

Where does vexer come from?

From vex + -er.

Words that rhyme with vexer

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vexer.

Questions about saying vexer

How do you pronounce vexer?

Say VEK-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛksər/. In British English it is /ˈvɛksə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in vexer?

Vexer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEK). Broken into parts: VEK · ser.

Is vexer pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈvɛksə/ (VEK-suh).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).