bɪˈfʌdl bɪˈmjuːz bɪˈwɪldə(ɹ) bɪˈwɪldɚ kənˈfaʊnd kənˈfjuːz ˌdɪs.kəmˈbɒb.jəˌleɪt fɒks fɑks ˈfʌdəl be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly These questions confuse even the experts This question completely threw me This question befuddled even the teacher cause to be confused emotionally