How to Pronounce Convoluted

To pronounce "convoluted", say CONV-ol-ut-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /-vəʊ-/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/-vəʊ-/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “convoluted”

"convoluted" has 4 syllables: conv-ol-ut-ed. It rhymes with muted and reputed, if that helps it stick.

What does convoluted mean?

verb

  1. To make unnecessarily complex.
  2. To fold or coil into numerous overlapping layers.

adjective

  1. Having numerous overlapping coils or folds; convolute.
  2. Complex, complicated, or intricate.

    “He gave a convoluted explanation that amounted to little more than a weak excuse for his absence.”

Synonyms

meandrineobvolutetorquatedtortuous

Antonyms

unconvoluted

Words that rhyme with convoluted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mutedreputedrootedconstituteddilutedexecutedundilutedroutedrecruitedrefutedinstitutedsaluted

Related words

tortuouslabyrinthinecoiledcomplexknottyinvolvedintricatebyzantine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "convoluted"?▾

"Convoluted" has 4 syllables: conv · ol · ut · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "convoluted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "convoluted" is /-vəʊ-/.

What does "convoluted" mean?▾

Convoluted: To make unnecessarily complex.

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