How to pronounce tumult
Say it like TOO-mult. Tumult has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
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- TOO
- mult
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tumult pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- multKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of tumult
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: TYOO-mult.
What does tumult mean?
- Confused, agitated noise as made by a crowd.
- A violent commotion or agitation, often with a confusion of sounds.“the tumult of the elements”
- A riot or uprising.
Where does tumult come from?
From Old French tumulte, from Latin tumultus (“noise, tumult”).
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Questions about saying tumult
How do you pronounce tumult?
Say TOO-mult. The American pronunciation is /ˈtumʌlt/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːmʌlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tumult?
Tumult has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · mult.
Is tumult pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈtjuːmʌlt/ (TYOO-mult).