How to Pronounce Bewildering

To pronounce "bewildering", say BEW-ild-er-ing — 4 syllables, IPA /bɪˈwɪldəɹɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/bɪˈwɪldəɹɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bewildering”

"bewildering" has 4 syllables: bew-ild-er-ing.

What does bewildering mean?

verb

  1. To confuse, disorientate, or puzzle someone, especially with many different choices.

    “All the different possible options may bewilder us.”

adjective

  1. Very confusing, perplexing, or baffling, often due to a very large choice being available.

    “There was a bewildering collection of curiosities filling the room.”

Synonyms

befuddle

Related words

unclearbafflingconfoundingconfusingdisconcertingtroublinguncertainstaggering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bewildering"?▾

"Bewildering" has 4 syllables: bew · ild · er · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "bewildering"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bewildering" is /bɪˈwɪldəɹɪŋ/.

What does "bewildering" mean?▾

Bewildering: To confuse, disorientate, or puzzle someone, especially with many different choices.

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