How to pronounce confusing
Say it like kun-FYOO-zing. Confusing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO).
- kun
- FYOO
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confusing 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of confusing
American and British speakers say confusing in essentially the same way: /kənˈfjuzɪŋ/ in the US and /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-FYOO-zing.
What does confusing mean?
- difficult to understand; not clear as lacking order, chaotic, etc.“Several sections in that book are really confusing.”
- present participle and gerund of confuse How to pronounce confuse
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Words that rhyme with confusing
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Questions about saying confusing
How do you pronounce confusing?
Say kun-FYOO-zing. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfjuzɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confusing?
Confusing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO). Broken into parts: kun · FYOO · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say confusing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈfjuzɪŋ/ and the British form is /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.