How to pronounce "annex" in EnglishVerb
əˈnɛks
ə·NEKS
Primary stress: NEKS
Hear native speakers say annex in context across real video clips
Now most of them will be annexed to Israel. Even if, according to our plan, it is, we are going to annex 2. 25% of the West Bank. But most of the settlers live there. So for them, it will not be a problem because for the first time they will become citizens who live on their own sovereign a problem because for the first time they will become citizens who live on their own sovereign
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “annex”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
NEKS
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("NEKS"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "annex" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "annex is" sounds like "annex-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "annex" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“to annex 2. 25% of the West Bank. But most of the settlers live there. So for them, it will not be a problem because for the first time they will become citizens who live on their own sovereign”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“simply annex all of Gaza and then it is going to become some sort of a monaco on”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“annex the territory at this point later there's no date set for what zalenski is calling a”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“to annex Greenland. How is all of this perceived in the US? Are people there”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“formally Annex the four regions following the vote raising fears among residents about their future”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“to annex cream political groups they are that they are now ruling Libya we have”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “annex”
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to annex 2. 25% of the West Bank. But most of the settlers live there. So for them, it will not be a problem because for the first time they will become citizens who live on their own sovereign
Hear it in context: “annex”
293 clipsThe English word “annex” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as əˈnɛks (phonetic respelling: ə-NEKS). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (ə · NEKS), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (NEKS). Grammatically, “annex” functions as a noun, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 293 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “annex” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @19:26
“Now most of them will be annexed to Israel. Even if, according to our plan, it is, we are going to annex 2. 25% of the West Bank. But most of the settlers live there. So for them, it will not be a problem because for the first time they will become citizens who live on their own sovereign a problem because for the first time they will become citizens who live on their own sovereign”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @17:23
“that it very naive to think that Israel can just simply annex all of Gaza and then it is going to become some sort of a monaco on the eastern Med. I mean, this is going to be a territory filled with”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @6:35
“appointed leaders of the occupied region of ghazan plan to ask president putin to annex the territory at this point later there's no date set for what zalenski is calling a at this point later there's no date set for what zalenski is calling a”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @9:24
“approved the construction of 22 more settlements here. Israel wants to uh annex the West Bank. And uh when the world is busy with this conflict in Iran and uh before the conflict in Gaza, it's the chance for Israel to uh do this”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @2:46
“uh this tariff hike. We've also seen people protesting against Trump's threat to annex Greenland. How is all of this perceived in the US? Are people there following the events?”
Definition & Meaning: “annex”
- An addition, an extension.
- An appendix to a book or document.
- To add something to another thing, especially territory; to incorporate.
- To attach or connect, as a consequence, condition, etc.
Example Sentences (3)
- “6.2.3.2.2. For aircraft having pressurized cabins, the disinsection of cabins and annexes, cockpit and annexes, is to be carried out after the embarkation of passengers and crew and the closing of the doors and windscreen[.]”
- “The ancient city of Petra was annexed by Rome.”
- “to annex 2. 25% of the West Bank. But most of the settlers live there. So for them, it will not be a problem because for the first time they will become citizen”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “annex”
- Pronunciation:
- ə-NEKS
- Syllables:
- ə · NEKS
- Written Hyphenation:
- an · nex
- Primary stress:
- NEKS
- IPA:
- əˈnɛks
- Hear it in context
- annex
Synonyms: “annex”
Hear words related in meaning to “annex” in real video clips:
Words that Rhyme with “annex”
-ɛksWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"annex" (⁄əˈnɛks⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "annex" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about annex
How do you pronounce “annex”?
“annex” is pronounced ⁄əˈnɛks⁄ (ə-NEKS). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “annex”?
“annex” has 2 syllables: ə · NEKS.
Where is the stress in “annex”?
The primary stress in “annex” is on “NEKS”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “annex” mean?
An addition, an extension.
How can I hear “annex” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “annex”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).