How to Pronounce Flexed

To pronounce "flexed", say FLEX-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /flɛkst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/flɛkst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flexed”

"flexed" has 2 syllables: flex-ed. It rhymes with perplexed and vexed, if that helps it stick.

What does flexed mean?

verb

  1. To bend something.
  2. To repeatedly bend one of one's joints.

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Words that rhyme with flexed

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perplexedvexedsubtextnextpretexttexthexedannexedsexedhypertextteletextvideotext

Related words

flexionbendingbendflectioninflectionshownbowedangled

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flexed"?▾

"Flexed" has 2 syllables: flex · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "flexed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flexed" is /flɛkst/.

What does "flexed" mean?▾

Flexed: To bend something.

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