American English
/kʰn̩ˈfjuz/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
to make someone unable to understand something clearly or know what to do
In “confuse,” stress the second syllable: /kʰn̩ˈfjuz/. The first syllable is very short, so the n may carry the syllable.
to make someone unable to understand something clearly or know what to do
The unclear instructions confused me.
The many options confused the customer.
confusing instructions · confuse the issue · leave someone confused
confuse + someone + about + something
be confused by + something
to think that one person or thing is another person or thing, often because they are similar
I confused the two addresses.
People often confuse my sister with me.
Use confuse A with B when you mistake A for B.
confuse the names · confuse the two words · confuse one person with another
confuse + someone/something + with + someone/something
confuse + two people/things
to become unable to understand something clearly
I get confused when the directions change.
not be sure about something or not understand it
She is confused about the new schedule.
to make a problem or situation less clear
That extra detail only confused the issue.
The final e is dropped before -ing: confusing.