How to pronounce tumultuous
Say it like too-MUHL-choo-us. Tumultuous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUHL).
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- too
- MUHL
- choo
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tumultuous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- MUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- chooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tumultuous
American and British speakers say tumultuous in essentially the same way: /ˌtuˈmʌlˌtʃuəs/ in the US and /tjʊˈmʌltjʊəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: tyuu-MUHL-tyuu-us.
What does tumultuous mean?
- Characterized by loud, confused noise.
- Causing or characterized by tumult; chaotic, disorderly, turbulent.
Where does tumultuous come from?
From Old French tumultuous (modern French tumultueux), from Latin tumultuōsus (“restless, turbulent”), from tumultus (“disturbance, uproar, violent commotion, tumult; agitation, disturbance, excitement”) + -ōsus (suffix meaning ‘full of, pr
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Questions about saying tumultuous
How do you pronounce tumultuous?
Say too-MUHL-choo-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌtuˈmʌlˌtʃuəs/. In British English it is /tjʊˈmʌltjʊəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tumultuous?
Tumultuous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUHL). Broken into parts: too · MUHL · choo · us.
Do Americans and Brits say tumultuous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtuˈmʌlˌtʃuəs/ and the British form is /tjʊˈmʌltjʊəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.