How to Pronounce "convoluted"
word
ˈkɑnvəˌɫutəd
KAHN-vuh-LOO-tuhd
kˌɒnvəlˈuːtɪd
kon-vuh-LOO-tid
Definition
Very complicated, twisted, or difficult to follow. Often used for explanations, stories, or paths that are hard to understand.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑnvəˌɫutəd
British English
kˌɒnvəlˈuːtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAHN-vuh-LOO-tuhd
UK
kon-vuh-LOO-tid
Listen in Context
The instructions were too convoluted for me to understand.
Her explanation was so convoluted that everyone got confused.
The movie has a convoluted plot that is hard to follow.
He always gives these convoluted answers when a simple yes or no would do.