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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable fused
  • 8 letters
Syllables
con-fused: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Here -ed is just a /d/ sound, not a new syllable: it only adds one after t or d (want-ed).
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: con-FUSED.
Pronunciation
/kənˈfjuzd/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as con-fused.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide confused into syllables?

confused divides as con-fused. con-fused: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Here -ed is just a /d/ sound, not a new syllable: it only adds one after t or d (want-ed).

How many syllables are in confused?

Confused has 2 syllables (con-fused).

Which syllable is stressed in confused?

The stressed syllable in confused is fused. The 2nd syllable is stressed: con-FUSED.

How do you pronounce confused?

/kənˈfjuzd/ in American English.