How do you pronounce "vexed"?

In American English: /ˈvɛkst/ (VEHKST). In British English: /vˈɛkst/ (V). In Canadian English: /ˈvɛkst/ (VEHKST). In Australian English: /vˈɛkst/ (V).

Is "vexed" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvɛkst/ (VEHKST), while in British English it's /vˈɛkst/ (V).

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vexed

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/ˈvɛkst/

VEHKST

Syllable Breakdown

vɛkstvexed

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