How to pronounce confusticate
Say it like kun-FUHS-tuh-kayt. Confusticate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHS).
- kun
- FUHS
- tuh
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confusticate 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.
- FUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of confusticate
American and British speakers say confusticate in essentially the same way: /kənˈfʌstəkeɪt/ in the US and /kənˈfʌstəkeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-FUHS-tuh-kayt.
What does confusticate mean?
- To confuse, confound, or perplex.
Where does confusticate come from?
Fantastic alteration of confound or confuse.
Questions about saying confusticate
How do you pronounce confusticate?
Say kun-FUHS-tuh-kayt. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfʌstəkeɪt/. In British English it is /kənˈfʌstəkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confusticate?
Confusticate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHS). Broken into parts: kun · FUHS · tuh · kayt.
Do Americans and Brits say confusticate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈfʌstəkeɪt/ and the British form is /kənˈfʌstəkeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.