How to Pronounce "perplexing"
word
pɝˈpɫɛksɪŋ
per-PLEK-sing
pəplˈɛksɪŋ
puh-PLEK-sing
Definition
Something that is perplexing is very confusing or hard to understand, often making you feel unsure or puzzled.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɝˈpɫɛksɪŋ
British English
pəplˈɛksɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
per-PLEK-sing
UK
puh-PLEK-sing
Listen in Context
The instructions were perplexing to many students.
I found the math problem perplexing.
The movie had a perplexing ending.
It's perplexing how he suddenly disappeared without a trace.