To pronounce "annexed", say ANN-ex-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈænɛkst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈænɛkst/
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"annexed" has 3 syllables: ann-ex-ed. It rhymes with perplexed and vexed, if that helps it stick.
verb
“The ancient city of Petra was annexed by Rome.”
“to annex a penalty to a prohibition, or punishment to guilt”
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"Annexed" has 3 syllables: ann · ex · ed.
The IPA transcription of "annexed" is /ˈænɛkst/.
Annexed: To add something to another thing, especially territory; to incorporate.
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