puzzle

/ˈpʌzəl/
Syllables puz·zle
Stress PUZ-zle

Phonics Breakdown

puz
/pʌz/
short u
zle
/zəl/
syllabic le

Meaning

a game or problem that tests thinking; to confuse

Sound Reference

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puz=/pʌz/(buzz) + zle=/zəl/(dazzle)

Example

This puzzle is difficult but fun.