How to Pronounce Vexatious

To pronounce "vexatious", say VEX-at-ious — 3 syllables, IPA /vɛkˈseɪʃəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/vɛkˈseɪʃəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “vexatious”

"vexatious" has 3 syllables: vex-at-ious. It rhymes with salacious and audacious, if that helps it stick.

What does vexatious mean?

adjective

  1. Causing vexation or annoyance; teasing; troublesome.
  2. Full of trouble or disquiet

Synonyms

annoyeddistressedharassedvexed

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Words that rhyme with vexatious

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salaciousaudaciousvivaciousostentatioustenaciousgraciousrapaciousmendaciousfallaciousvoraciousefficaciousperspicacious

Related words

vexingplaguyannoyingnettlesomebothersomepeskypesteringirritating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vexatious"?▾

"Vexatious" has 3 syllables: vex · at · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "vexatious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vexatious" is /vɛkˈseɪʃəs/.

What does "vexatious" mean?▾

Vexatious: Causing vexation or annoyance; teasing; troublesome.

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