How to Pronounce Obfuscated

To pronounce "obfuscated", say OBF-usc-at-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

OBF-usc-at-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “obfuscated”

"obfuscated" has 4 syllables: obf-usc-at-ed.

What does obfuscated mean?

verb

  1. To make dark; overshadow
  2. To deliberately make more confusing in order to conceal the truth.

    “Before leaving the scene, the murderer set a fire in order to obfuscate any evidence of their identity.”

adjective

  1. Having undergone obfuscation.
  2. Drunk

Synonyms

confusemuddleobscuredarkeneclipseovershadow

Antonyms

explainsimplify

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Related words

obtusecircumlocuitousdisguisedcircumlocutionarycircumlocutorydumbed-downwonkycircumforaneous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obfuscated"?▾

"Obfuscated" has 4 syllables: obf · usc · at · ed.

What does "obfuscated" mean?▾

Obfuscated: To make dark; overshadow

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