How to pronounce befuddles
Say it like bih-FUHD-ulz. Befuddles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHD).
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- bih
- FUHD
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Befuddles 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of befuddles
American and British speakers say befuddles in essentially the same way: /bɪˈfʌdəlz/ in the US and /bɪˈfʌdəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-FUHD-ulz.
What does befuddles mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of befuddle How to pronounce befuddle
Questions about saying befuddles
How do you pronounce befuddles?
Say bih-FUHD-ulz. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈfʌdəlz/. In British English it is /bɪˈfʌdəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in befuddles?
Befuddles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHD). Broken into parts: bih · FUHD · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say befuddles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈfʌdəlz/ and the British form is /bɪˈfʌdəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.