How to pronounce "vexes" in English
ˈvɛksɪz
VEK·siz
Primary stress: VEK
Hear native speakers say vexes in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “vexes”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
VEK
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
siz
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("VEK"). 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 "vexes" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "vexes is" sounds like "vexes-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "vexes" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“mainly i will notice in sabah it is not a hardcore vaccine anti-vexes but many”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“This is a problem that we will see considerably later in the term that vexes a very important”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“So that's a great question, and, and one that, that vexes me every day.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“evidence that worldwide many anti-vexes are or have been converted and now up to receive the job what about internationally um”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “vexes”
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mainly i will notice in sabah it is not a hardcore vaccine anti-vexes but many
Hear it in context: “vexes”
4 clipsThe English word “vexes” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈvɛksɪz (phonetic respelling: VEK-siz). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (VEK · siz), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (VEK). Grammatically, “vexes” functions as a verb, noun and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 4 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “vexes” in natural connected speech across American (US: 4 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, YaleCourses.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (4 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @6:05
“of myth busters groups who are tackling every anti-wax issues mainly i will notice in sabah it is not a hardcore vaccine anti-vexes but many of them are just hesitant to the vaccination program”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #2 · @10:22
“can a citizen put his own conscience above the law as Socrates seems to do? This is a problem that we will see considerably later in the term that vexes a very important see considerably later in the term that vexes a very important”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @39:29
“I'm gonna put my kids into public, or private school and forget the issue. Yeah. So that's a great question, and, and one that, that vexes me every day. So that's a great question, and, and one that, that vexes me every day.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @5:20
“changing sentiment against vaccinations i mean we have with evidence that worldwide many anti-vexes are or have been converted and now up to receive the job what about internationally um and now up to receive the job what about internationally um”
Definition & Meaning: “vexes”
- To annoy, irritate.
- To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress.
- A trouble.
Example Sentences (3)
- “Billy's professor was vexed by his continued failure to improve his grades.”
- “I will not again vex her ear with words of love, however true, however deep: ours is an evil destiny, and we may not control it!”
- “mainly i will notice in sabah it is not a hardcore vaccine anti-vexes but many”
Pronounce: “vexes”
- Pronunciation:
- VEK-siz
- Syllables:
- VEK · siz
- Written Hyphenation:
- vex · es
- Primary stress:
- VEK
- IPA:
- ˈvɛksɪz
- Hear it in context
- vexes
Synonyms: “vexes”
Hear words related in meaning to “vexes” in real video clips:
Words that Rhyme with “vexes”
-ɛksɪzWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"vexes" (⁄ˈvɛksɪz⁄) 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, "vexes" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about vexes
How do you pronounce “vexes”?
“vexes” is pronounced ⁄ˈvɛksɪz⁄ (VEK-siz). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “vexes”?
“vexes” has 2 syllables: VEK · siz.
Where is the stress in “vexes”?
The primary stress in “vexes” is on “VEK”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “vexes” mean?
To annoy, irritate.
How can I hear “vexes” used in real sentences?
This page has 4 real-world video examples of “vexes” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “vexes”?
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⁄).