How to Pronounce "hexes"
word
ˈhɛks
HEKS-iz
hˈɛks
HEKS-iz
Definition
Hexes are magical spells or curses intended to cause bad luck or harm to someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛks
British English
hˈɛks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEKS-iz
UK
HEKS-iz
Listen in Context
The old witch cast hexes on the villagers.
He believes in hexes and tries to avoid bad luck.
Some stories have wizards who use hexes to control others.
People used to blame their misfortunes on hexes from jealous neighbors.