How to Pronounce "annexation"
word
ˌænɛkˈseɪʃən
an-ek-SAY-shun
ˌænɪksˈeɪʃən
an-iks-AY-shun
Definition
Annexation is the act of taking control of a country, area, or territory, often by force or agreement, and making it part of another country or state.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌænɛkˈseɪʃən
British English
ˌænɪksˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
an-ek-SAY-shun
UK
an-iks-AY-shun
Listen in Context
The annexation of new territory changed the map of the country.
The people voted against the annexation by their neighboring country.
The city celebrated its annexation into the state.
International leaders condemned the sudden annexation as illegal.