How to pronounce confounds
Say it like kun-FOWNDZ. Confounds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOWNDZ).
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- kun
- FOWNDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confounds pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FOWNDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of confounds
American and British speakers say confounds in essentially the same way: /kənˈfaʊndz/ in the US and /kənˈfaʊndz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-FOWNDZ.
What does confounds mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of confound How to pronounce confound
- plural of confound How to pronounce confound
Words that rhyme with confounds
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of confounds.
Questions about saying confounds
How do you pronounce confounds?
Say kun-FOWNDZ. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfaʊndz/. In British English it is /kənˈfaʊndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confounds?
Confounds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOWNDZ). Broken into parts: kun · FOWNDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say confounds the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈfaʊndz/ and the British form is /kənˈfaʊndz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.