How to pronounce befuzzle
Say it like bih-FUHZ-ul. Befuzzle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHZ).
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- bih
- FUHZ
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Befuzzle 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.
- FUHZSay 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 befuzzle
American and British speakers say befuzzle in essentially the same way: /bɪˈfʌzəl/ in the US and /bɪˈfʌzəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-FUHZ-ul.
What does befuzzle mean?
- To confuse.
Where does befuzzle come from?
Blend of befuddle + puzzle.
Words that rhyme with befuzzle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of befuzzle.
Questions about saying befuzzle
How do you pronounce befuzzle?
Say bih-FUHZ-ul. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈfʌzəl/. In British English it is /bɪˈfʌzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in befuzzle?
Befuzzle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHZ). Broken into parts: bih · FUHZ · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say befuzzle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈfʌzəl/ and the British form is /bɪˈfʌzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.