truthperplexing
The word 'truth-perplexing' is a compound adjective divided into four syllables: truth-per-plex-ing. Stress falls on 'plex'. It's formed from the roots 'truth' and 'perplex' with the suffix '-ing'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules.
Definitions
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Causing confusion or difficulty in understanding the truth; bafflingly truthful.
“The truth-perplexing nature of quantum physics challenges our intuition.”
“His truth-perplexing statements left everyone questioning reality.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('plex'). The first syllable ('truth') receives some stress as a distinct element.
Syllables
truth — Open syllable, short vowel.. per — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. plex — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal consonant.
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