How to Pronounce Confounded

To pronounce "confounded", say CONF-ound-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /kənˈfaʊndɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/kənˈfaʊndɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “confounded”

"confounded" has 3 syllables: conf-ound-ed. It rhymes with astounded and unbounded, if that helps it stick.

What does confounded mean?

verb

  1. To perplex or puzzle.
  2. To fail to see the difference; to mix up; to confuse right and wrong.

adjective

  1. Confused, astonished
  2. Defeated, thwarted

Synonyms

confusemix uppuzzle

Words that rhyme with confounded

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

astoundedunboundedgroundedexpoundedunfoundedfoundedroundedcompoundedboundedpoundedhoundedsurrounded

Related words

befuddledperplexedbewilderedbaffledconfusedbemusedmixed-upmazed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "confounded"?▾

"Confounded" has 3 syllables: conf · ound · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "confounded"?▾

The IPA transcription of "confounded" is /kənˈfaʊndɪd/.

What does "confounded" mean?▾

Confounded: To perplex or puzzle.

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