How to Pronounce Confounding

To pronounce "confounding", say CONF-ound-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

11

Letters

CONF-ound-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “confounding”

"confounding" has 3 syllables: conf-ound-ing. It rhymes with astounding and pounding, if that helps it stick.

What does confounding mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. The act by which things are confounded, or confused.
  2. The process by which an apparent association between an exposure and an outcome is actually explained by another factor.

Synonyms

confusemix uppuzzle

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Words that rhyme with confounding

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astoundingpoundingexpoundingcompoundingresoundingaboundinghoundinggroundingsurroundingsoundingfoundingrounding

Related words

confusionmix-upcontradictoryunsupportiveconfusedbewildermentbafflingbewildering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "confounding"?▾

"Confounding" has 3 syllables: conf · ound · ing.

What does "confounding" mean?▾

Confounding: To perplex or puzzle.

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