To pronounce "stupefy", say STUP-efy — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈst(j)upəˌfaɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
stupefy
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/ˈst(j)upəˌfaɪ/
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"stupefy" has 2 syllables: stup-efy. It rhymes with stupify, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: stupify — easy to mix up when writing.
verb
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"Stupefy" has 2 syllables: stup · efy.
The IPA transcription of "stupefy" is /ˈst(j)upəˌfaɪ/.
Stupefy: To dull the senses or capacity to think thereby reducing responsiveness; to dazzle or stun.
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