How to pronounce confusion
Say it like kun-FYOO-zhun. Confusion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO).
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- kun
- FYOO
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confusion 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.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of confusion
American and British speakers say confusion in essentially the same way: /kənˈfjuʒən/ in the US and /kənˈfjuːʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-FYOO-zhun.
What does confusion mean?
- disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably“the army retreated in confusion”
- a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior“a confusion of impressions”
- a feeling of embarrassment that leaves you confused
Where does confusion come from?
Morphologically confuse + -ion.
Words that rhyme with confusion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of confusion.
Questions about saying confusion
How do you pronounce confusion?
Say kun-FYOO-zhun. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfjuʒən/. In British English it is /kənˈfjuːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confusion?
Confusion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO). Broken into parts: kun · FYOO · zhun.
Do Americans and Brits say confusion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈfjuʒən/ and the British form is /kənˈfjuːʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.