How to Pronounce Puzzle

To pronounce "puzzle", say PUZZL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpʌzəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpʌzəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “puzzle”

"puzzle" has 2 syllables: puzzl-e. It rhymes with muzzle and nuzzle, if that helps it stick.

What does puzzle mean?

noun

  1. Anything that is difficult to understand or make sense of.

    “Where he went after he left the house is a puzzle.”

  2. A game for one or more people that is more or less difficult to work out or complete.

verb

  1. To perplex (someone).
  2. To think long and carefully, in bewilderment.

    “We puzzled over the curious-shaped lock, but were unable to discover how the key should be inserted.”

Synonyms

anybody's guessanyone's guessconundrumenigmamysterycrosswordcrossword puzzlebrain-teaser

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Words that rhyme with puzzle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

muzzlenuzzlemizzleguzzlebezzletwizzleswizzlefrizzlepizzlefuzzlevisilecrizzel

Related words

mystifybewilderbaffleperplexnonplusflummoxdumbfoundamaze

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "puzzle"?▾

"Puzzle" has 2 syllables: puzzl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "puzzle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "puzzle" is /ˈpʌzəl/.

What does "puzzle" mean?▾

Puzzle: Anything that is difficult to understand or make sense of.

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