How many syllables in perplexed?

Syllables in perplexed

2

per·plexed

Perplexed has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say perplexed

Pronunciation/pɚˈplɛkst/
2 syllables, per-PLEXED · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say perplexed slowly and listen for each vowel sound: per, plexed. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in perplexed?
Perplexed has two syllables.
How do you divide perplexed into syllables?
Perplexed divides as per-plexed.
Which syllable is stressed in perplexed?
The second syllable (per-PLEXED).

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