How to Pronounce "confounds"
word
kuhn-FOUNDZ
kuhn-FOUNDZ
Definition
To confuse or surprise someone, often by acting unexpectedly or making something difficult to understand.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈfaʊndz
British English
kənfˈaʊndz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-FOUNDZ
UK
kuhn-FOUNDZ
Listen in Context
The math problem confounds many students.
The magician's trick confounds the audience every time.
Her response confounds those who ask simple questions.
The data confounds experts because it doesn't match any known patterns.