How to Pronounce "perplexed"
word
pɝˈpɫɛkst
per-PLEKST
pəplˈɛkst
puh-PLEKST
Definition
Feeling confused or unable to understand something, as if you do not know what to do or think.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɝˈpɫɛkst
British English
pəplˈɛkst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
per-PLEKST
UK
puh-PLEKST
Listen in Context
He looked perplexed after reading the instructions.
She was perplexed by the difficult question.
The students felt perplexed during the math test.
Honestly, I was perplexed by her reaction—she just walked away without saying a word.