How to pronounce turmoil
Say it like TUR-moyl. Turmoil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- moyl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turmoil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- moylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of turmoil
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-moyl.
What does turmoil mean?
- a violent disturbance“the convulsions of the stock market”
- violent agitation
- disturbance usually in protest
Where does turmoil come from?
Unknown. First appears c.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying turmoil
How do you pronounce turmoil?
Say TUR-moyl. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝˌmɔɪl/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːmɔɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turmoil?
Turmoil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · moyl.
Is turmoil pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtɜːmɔɪl/ (TUR-moyl).