How to pronounce confusedly
Say it like kun-FYOO-zid-lee. Confusedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO).
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- kun
- FYOO
- zid
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confusedly 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.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of confusedly
American and British speakers say confusedly in essentially the same way: /kənˈfjuzɪdli/ in the US and /kənˈfjuːzɪdli/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-FYOO-zid-lee.
What does confusedly mean?
- In a confused manner.
Where does confusedly come from?
From confused + -ly.
Questions about saying confusedly
How do you pronounce confusedly?
Say kun-FYOO-zid-lee. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfjuzɪdli/. In British English it is /kənˈfjuːzɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confusedly?
Confusedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO). Broken into parts: kun · FYOO · zid · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say confusedly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈfjuzɪdli/ and the British form is /kənˈfjuːzɪdli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.