How to pronounce perplexing
Say it like per-PLEK-sing. Perplexing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEK).
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- per
- PLEK
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perplexing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of perplexing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-PLEK-sing.
What does perplexing mean?
- That causes perplexity.“utterly perplexing”
- present participle and gerund of perplex How to pronounce perplex
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Words that rhyme with perplexing
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Questions about saying perplexing
How do you pronounce perplexing?
Say per-PLEK-sing. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈplɛksɪŋ/. In British English it is /pəˈplɛksɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perplexing?
Perplexing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEK). Broken into parts: per · PLEK · sing.
Is perplexing 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 /pəˈplɛksɪŋ/ (puh-PLEK-sing).