How to Pronounce Vexed

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈvɛkst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “vexed”

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

What does vexed mean?

verb

  1. To trouble aggressively, to harass.
  2. To annoy, irritate.

adjective

  1. Annoyed, irritated or distressed

    “She became more and more vexed as she struggled to cope with the demands of the job.”

  2. Much debated, discussed or disputed

Synonyms

agitateirkirritateafflictgrametorment

Words that rhyme with vexed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perplexedsubtextnextpretexttexthexedannexedsexedhypertextteletextflexedvideotext

Related words

annoyedtroubledharassedharrieddifficulthardpesteredirked

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vexed"?▾

"Vexed" has 2 syllables: vex · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "vexed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vexed" is /ˈvɛkst/.

What does "vexed" mean?▾

Vexed: To trouble aggressively, to harass.

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