How to Pronounce Flummoxed

To pronounce "flummoxed", say FLUMM-ox-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

FLUMM-ox-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “flummoxed”

"flummoxed" has 3 syllables: flumm-ox-ed. It rhymes with foxed and boxed, if that helps it stick.

What does flummoxed mean?

verb

  1. To confuse; to fluster; to flabbergast.

adjective

  1. Confused, perplexed or flustered.

    “He's good at what he knows, but he gets completely flummoxed when new problems arise.”

Synonyms

bewilderedmystifiedperplexedstumped

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Words that rhyme with flummoxed

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foxedboxedcoxedoutfoxed

Related words

perplexnonplusbaffledumbfoundbewildermystifystupifystupefy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flummoxed"?▾

"Flummoxed" has 3 syllables: flumm · ox · ed.

What does "flummoxed" mean?▾

Flummoxed: To confuse; to fluster; to flabbergast.

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