How to Pronounce Befuddled

To pronounce "befuddled", say BEF-uddl-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

BEF-uddl-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “befuddled”

"befuddled" has 3 syllables: bef-uddl-ed. It rhymes with muddled and huddled, if that helps it stick.

What does befuddled mean?

verb

  1. To perplex, confuse (someone).

    “The explanation left him completely befuddled.”

  2. To stupefy (someone), especially with alcohol.

adjective

  1. Confused or perplexed
  2. Drunk

Words that rhyme with befuddled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

muddledhuddledfuddledcuddledpuddledpiddleddiddledmiddledtwiddled

Related words

confoundedperplexedbaffledbewilderedconfusedbemusedmixed-upmazed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "befuddled"?▾

"Befuddled" has 3 syllables: bef · uddl · ed.

What does "befuddled" mean?▾

Befuddled: To perplex, confuse (someone).

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