How do you pronounce "vexing"?

In American English: /ˈvɛksɪŋ/ (VEHKS-ing). In British English: /vˈɛksɪŋ/ (V-ehks). In Canadian English: /ˈvɛksɪŋ/ (VEHKS-ing). In Australian English: /vˈɛksɪŋ/ (V-ehks).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvɛksɪŋ/ (VEHKS-ing), while in British English it's /vˈɛksɪŋ/ (V-ehks).

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vexing

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/ˈvɛksɪŋ/

VEHKS-ing

Syllable Breakdown

vɛksvex·ɪŋing

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