How do you pronounce "puzzled"?

In American English: /ˈpʌzəld/ (PUHZ-uhld). In British English: /pˈɐzəld/ (P). In Canadian English: /ˈpʌzəld/ (PUHZ-uhld). In Australian English: /pˈʌzəld/ (P-uhz).

Is "puzzled" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpʌzəld/ (PUHZ-uhld), while in British English it's /pˈɐzəld/ (P).

How to Pronounce "puzzled"

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puzzled

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/ˈpʌzəld/

PUHZ-uhld

Syllable Breakdown

pʌzpuz·əldzled

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