How to pronounce perplexes
Say it like per-PLEK-siz. Perplexes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEK).
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- per
- PLEK
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perplexes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- PLEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of perplexes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-PLEK-siz.
What does perplexes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of perplex How to pronounce perplex
Questions about saying perplexes
How do you pronounce perplexes?
Say per-PLEK-siz. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈplɛksɪz/. In British English it is /pəˈplɛksɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perplexes?
Perplexes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEK). Broken into parts: per · PLEK · siz.
Is perplexes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pəˈplɛksɪz/ (puh-PLEK-siz).