How to Pronounce Perplex

To pronounce "perplex", say PERPL-ex — 2 syllables, IPA /pəˈplɛks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/pəˈplɛks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “perplex”

"perplex" has 2 syllables: perpl-ex. It rhymes with complex and hex, if that helps it stick.

What does perplex mean?

noun

  1. A difficulty.

verb

  1. To cause to feel baffled; to puzzle.
  2. To involve; to entangle; to make intricate or complicated.

adjective

  1. Intricate; difficult

Words that rhyme with perplex

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

complexhexvertexannexsexmultiplexvexeffectsconvexnextsimplexflex

Related words

nonplusbewilderbaffleflummoxmystifydumbfoundpuzzlestupify

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "perplex"?▾

"Perplex" has 2 syllables: perpl · ex.

What is the IPA transcription of "perplex"?▾

The IPA transcription of "perplex" is /pəˈplɛks/.

What does "perplex" mean?▾

Perplex: A difficulty.

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