How to Pronounce Obfuscates

To pronounce "obfuscates", say OBF-usc-at-es — 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-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “obfuscates”

"obfuscates" has 4 syllables: obf-usc-at-es.

What does obfuscates 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.”

Synonyms

confusemuddleobscuredarkeneclipseovershadow

Antonyms

explainsimplify

Related words

complicateshampershindersimpedeselidesmisrepresentsfalsifiesignores

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obfuscates"?▾

"Obfuscates" has 4 syllables: obf · usc · at · es.

What does "obfuscates" mean?▾

Obfuscates: To make dark; overshadow

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