How to Pronounce Confusing

To pronounce "confusing", say CONF-us-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “confusing”

"confusing" has 3 syllables: conf-us-ing. It rhymes with musing and amusing, if that helps it stick.

What does confusing mean?

verb

  1. To puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody).
  2. To mix up, muddle up (one thing with another); to mistake (one thing for another).

adjective

  1. Difficult to understand; not clear as lacking order, chaotic etc

    “Several sections in that book are really confusing.”

Synonyms

flummoxmistakemisleadingmistakablemuddlesome

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Words that rhyme with confusing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

musingamusingbruisingperusingaccusingsousingcruisingdiffusingdefusingboozingchoosingexcusing

Related words

puzzlingperplexinguncleardisorientingerraticgarbleddisorientedbewildering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "confusing"?▾

"Confusing" has 3 syllables: conf · us · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "confusing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "confusing" is /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/.

What does "confusing" mean?▾

Confusing: To puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody).

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