To pronounce "confucius", say CONF-uc-ius — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
confucius
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"confucius" has 3 syllables: conf-uc-ius. It rhymes with lucius and moshus, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Confucius" has 3 syllables: conf · uc · ius.
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