How to Pronounce Vexing

To pronounce "vexing", say VEX-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

VEX-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “vexing”

"vexing" has 2 syllables: vex-ing. It rhymes with perplexing and annexing, if that helps it stick.

What does vexing mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. Vexation

Synonyms

agitateirkirritateafflictgrametorment

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Words that rhyme with vexing

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perplexingannexingflexinghexingsexing

Related words

plaguyvexatiousannoyingexasperatinginfuriatingnettlesomepeskymaddening

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vexing"?▾

"Vexing" has 2 syllables: vex · ing.

What does "vexing" mean?▾

Vexing: To trouble aggressively, to harass.

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