How to pronounce confuddle
Say it like kun-FUHDL. Confuddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHDL).
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- kun
- FUHDL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confuddle 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.
- FUHDLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of confuddle
American and British speakers say confuddle in essentially the same way: /kənˈfʌdl/ in the US and /kənˈfʌdl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-FUHDL.
What does confuddle mean?
- The state of confusion and/or being befuddled.
- To confuse thoroughly.
Where does confuddle come from?
Blend of confuse + befuddle.
Questions about saying confuddle
How do you pronounce confuddle?
Say kun-FUHDL. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfʌdl/. In British English it is /kənˈfʌdl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confuddle?
Confuddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHDL). Broken into parts: kun · FUHDL.
Do Americans and Brits say confuddle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈfʌdl/ and the British form is /kənˈfʌdl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.