How to Pronounce Perplexing

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/pɚˈplɛksɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “perplexing”

"perplexing" has 3 syllables: perpl-ex-ing. It rhymes with vexing and annexing, if that helps it stick.

What does perplexing mean?

verb

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

adjective

  1. Confusing or puzzling
  2. Bewildering

Words that rhyme with perplexing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vexingannexingflexinghexingsexing

Related words

confusingpuzzlingunclearbafflingbaffledbemusedconfusedsurprising

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "perplexing"?▾

"Perplexing" has 3 syllables: perpl · ex · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "perplexing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "perplexing" is /pɚˈplɛksɪŋ/.

What does "perplexing" mean?▾

Perplexing: To cause to feel baffled; to puzzle.

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