How to pronounce vexes
Say it like VEK-siz. Vexes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEK).
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- VEK
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vexes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vexes
American and British speakers say vexes in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛksɪz/ in the US and /ˈvɛksɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEK-siz.
What does vexes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of vex How to pronounce vex
Questions about saying vexes
How do you pronounce vexes?
Say VEK-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛksɪz/. In British English it is /ˈvɛksɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vexes?
Vexes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEK). Broken into parts: VEK · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say vexes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛksɪz/ and the British form is /ˈvɛksɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.