How to Pronounce "stupefy"
word
ˈst(j)upəˌfaɪ
STOO-puh-fy
stjˈuːpɪfˌaɪ
styoO-pi-fy
Definition
To shock or surprise someone so much that they cannot think clearly or react; to make someone unable to move or speak because of astonishment or confusion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈst(j)upəˌfaɪ
British English
stjˈuːpɪfˌaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STOO-puh-fy
UK
styoO-pi-fy
Listen in Context
The magician's trick will stupefy the audience.
Bad news can sometimes stupefy people.
The unexpected result will stupefy everyone.
The news was so shocking that it completely stupefied him for a few minutes.