How to Pronounce Confounds

To pronounce "confounds", say CONF-ounds — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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CONF-ounds

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💡 Tip for remembering “confounds”

"confounds" has 2 syllables: conf-ounds. It rhymes with grounds and expounds, if that helps it stick.

What does confounds mean?

noun

  1. A confounding variable.

verb

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

Synonyms

confounderconfusemix uppuzzle

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Words that rhyme with confounds

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groundsexpoundssoundsmoundshoundssurroundsbackgroundsaboundsroundspoundsreboundscompounds

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "confounds"?▾

"Confounds" has 2 syllables: conf · ounds.

What does "confounds" mean?▾

Confounds: A confounding variable.

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