How to pronounce confusingly
Say it like kun-FYOO-zing-lee. Confusingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO).
- kun
- FYOO
- zing
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confusingly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of confusingly
American and British speakers say confusingly in essentially the same way: /kənˈfjuzɪŋli/ in the US and /kənˈfjuːzɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-FYOO-zing-lee.
What does confusingly mean?
- In a confusing manner.
Where does confusingly come from?
From confusing + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- bewilderingly
- puzzlingly
- disorientingly
Words that rhyme with confusingly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of confusingly.
Questions about saying confusingly
How do you pronounce confusingly?
Say kun-FYOO-zing-lee. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfjuzɪŋli/. In British English it is /kənˈfjuːzɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confusingly?
Confusingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO). Broken into parts: kun · FYOO · zing · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say confusingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈfjuzɪŋli/ and the British form is /kənˈfjuːzɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.