How to pronounce puzzlement
Say it like PUHZ-ul-munt. Puzzlement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHZ).
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- PUHZ
- ul
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puzzlement pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of puzzlement
American and British speakers say puzzlement in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌzəlmənt/ in the US and /ˈpʌzəlmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHZ-ul-munt.
What does puzzlement mean?
- The confusing state of being puzzled; bewilderment.“The puzzlement caused by the complex system led to great anger.”
- A puzzle; something baffling.
Where does puzzlement come from?
From puzzle + -ment.
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Questions about saying puzzlement
How do you pronounce puzzlement?
Say PUHZ-ul-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌzəlmənt/. In British English it is /ˈpʌzəlmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puzzlement?
Puzzlement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHZ). Broken into parts: PUHZ · ul · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say puzzlement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌzəlmənt/ and the British form is /ˈpʌzəlmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.