How to Pronounce Puzzled

To pronounce "puzzled", say PUZZL-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpʌ.zl̩d/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpʌ.zl̩d/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “puzzled”

"puzzled" has 2 syllables: puzzl-ed. It rhymes with guzzled and nuzzled, if that helps it stick.

What does puzzled mean?

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.”

adjective

  1. Confused or perplexed.

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Words that rhyme with puzzled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

guzzlednuzzleddrizzledgrisledchiselledmuzzledfrizzledmizzled

Related words

perplexednonplussednonplusedstumpedbaffledmystifiedbewilderedconfounded

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "puzzled"?▾

"Puzzled" has 2 syllables: puzzl · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "puzzled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "puzzled" is /ˈpʌ.zl̩d/.

What does "puzzled" mean?▾

Puzzled: To perplex (someone).

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