How to Pronounce Tempestuous

To pronounce "tempestuous", say TEMP-est-uous — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

TEMP-est-uous

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💡 Tip for remembering “tempestuous”

"tempestuous" has 3 syllables: temp-est-uous.

What does tempestuous mean?

adjective

  1. Of, or resembling a tempest; stormy, tumultuous.

Synonyms

blusterystormytumultuouswindy

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Related words

ragingfuriousangrywildstormytumultuousstormlikerugged

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tempestuous"?▾

"Tempestuous" has 3 syllables: temp · est · uous.

What does "tempestuous" mean?▾

Tempestuous: Of, or resembling a tempest; stormy, tumultuous.

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