To pronounce "confusion", say CONF-us-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /kənˈfjuːʒən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"confusion" has 3 syllables: conf-us-ion. It rhymes with illusion and seclusion, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Confusion" has 3 syllables: conf · us · ion.
The IPA transcription of "confusion" is /kənˈfjuːʒən/.
Confusion: A lack of clarity or order.
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