How to pronounce confuzzlement
Say it like kun-FUHZ-ul-munt. Confuzzlement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHZ).
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- kun
- FUHZ
- ul
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confuzzlement 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.
- FUHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of confuzzlement
American and British speakers say confuzzlement in essentially the same way: /kənˈfʌzəlmənt/ in the US and /kənˈfʌzəlmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-FUHZ-ul-munt.
What does confuzzlement mean?
- confusion
Where does confuzzlement come from?
From confuzzle + -ment.
Words that rhyme with confuzzlement
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of confuzzlement.
Questions about saying confuzzlement
How do you pronounce confuzzlement?
Say kun-FUHZ-ul-munt. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfʌzəlmənt/. In British English it is /kənˈfʌzəlmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confuzzlement?
Confuzzlement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHZ). Broken into parts: kun · FUHZ · ul · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say confuzzlement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈfʌzəlmənt/ and the British form is /kənˈfʌzəlmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.