How to pronounce befuddled
Say it like bih-FUHD-uld. Befuddled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHD).
- bih
- FUHD
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Befuddled 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.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of befuddled
American and British speakers say befuddled in essentially the same way: /bɪˈfʌdəld/ in the US and /bɪˈfʌdəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-FUHD-uld.
What does befuddled mean?
- simple past and past participle of befuddle How to pronounce befuddle
- Confused or perplexed.
- Drunk
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- addled
- addlepated
- adrip
- befogged
- baffled
- bemused
- bewildered
- confounded
Words that rhyme with befuddled
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of befuddled.
Questions about saying befuddled
How do you pronounce befuddled?
Say bih-FUHD-uld. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈfʌdəld/. In British English it is /bɪˈfʌdəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in befuddled?
Befuddled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHD). Broken into parts: bih · FUHD · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say befuddled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈfʌdəld/ and the British form is /bɪˈfʌdəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.