How to pronounce puzzling
Say it like PUHZ-uh-ling. Puzzling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHZ).
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- PUHZ
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puzzling 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of puzzling
American and British speakers say puzzling in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHZ-uh-ling.
What does puzzling mean?
- present participle and gerund of puzzle How to pronounce puzzle
- Difficult to understand or explain; enigmatic or confusing; perplexing.
- Time spent pondering something confusing.
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Words that rhyme with puzzling
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Questions about saying puzzling
How do you pronounce puzzling?
Say PUHZ-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puzzling?
Puzzling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHZ). Broken into parts: PUHZ · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say puzzling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.