How to pronounce befuddle
Say it like bih-FUHD-ul. Befuddle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHD).
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- bih
- FUHD
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Befuddle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of befuddle
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: bih-FUHDL.
What does befuddle mean?
- To perplex, confuse (someone).“The explanation left him completely befuddled.”
- To stupefy (someone), especially with alcohol.
Where does befuddle come from?
From be- + fuddle.
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Words that rhyme with befuddle
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Questions about saying befuddle
How do you pronounce befuddle?
Say bih-FUHD-ul. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈfʌdəl/. In British English it is /bɪˈfʌdl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in befuddle?
Befuddle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHD). Broken into parts: bih · FUHD · ul.
Is befuddle pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /bɪˈfʌdl/ (bih-FUHDL).