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How to pronounce:
perplexed
Phonetic Transcription:
pəˈplekst
Examples:
The perplexed and bewildered priest winked his eyes.
Herod was perplexed by the belief.
That was the point that perplexed me.
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Common mistakes of perplexed pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "per-ˈplexed". This is incorrect. The primary stress is on the second syllable in both US and UK pronunciations: /pərˈplɛkst/. Tip: Always emphasize the "plexed" part.
- Vowel sound confusion: The vowel in the first syllable may be mispronounced as /ɪ/ instead of /ər/. Saying "pɪr-plexed" is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /pərˈplɛkst/. Tip: Practice the unstressed vowel sound to avoid this mistake.
- Final "d" sound: Some speakers may drop the final "d" sound, pronouncing it as "perplex". This is incorrect as "perplexed" has a distinct ending. Tip: Make sure to clearly pronounce the "d" to complete the word.
- Overemphasis on "per": Learners may overemphasize the first syllable, leading to "ˈper-plexed". This disrupts the natural flow of the word. The correct stress is on the second syllable. Tip: Focus on a softer "per" to balance the pronunciation.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some might pronounce "perplexed" with an elongated vowel sound in the first syllable, like "pər-ˈpleeekst". This is incorrect. The first vowel is short. Tip: Keep the first syllable brief to maintain proper pronunciation.