How to Pronounce Perplexed

To pronounce "perplexed", say PERPL-ex-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /pəˈplɛkst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/pəˈplɛkst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “perplexed”

"perplexed" has 3 syllables: perpl-ex-ed. It rhymes with vexed and subtext, if that helps it stick.

What does perplexed mean?

verb

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

adjective

  1. Confused or puzzled.
  2. Bewildered.

Words that rhyme with perplexed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vexedsubtextnextpretexttexthexedannexedsexedhypertextteletextflexedvideotext

Related words

baffledpuzzledbefuddledmystifiedbewilderedconfusedconfoundedbemused

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "perplexed"?▾

"Perplexed" has 3 syllables: perpl · ex · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "perplexed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "perplexed" is /pəˈplɛkst/.

What does "perplexed" mean?▾

Perplexed: To cause to feel baffled; to puzzle.

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