How to Pronounce "annex"
word
ˈæˌnɛks/, /əˈnɛks
AN-eks, uh-NEKS
ˈænɛks
AN-eks
Definition
To take control of land or territory and add it to a country, or a building added to a larger one for extra space.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæˌnɛks/, /əˈnɛks
British English
ˈænɛks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AN-eks, uh-NEKS
UK
AN-eks
Listen in Context
The country decided to annex the small island nearby.
There's a new annex next to the school for more classrooms.
The museum built an annex for temporary exhibits.
Many people protested when the government tried to annex the territory.