How to Pronounce Tumultuous

To pronounce "tumultuous", say TUM-ult-uous — 3 syllables, IPA /tjʊˈmʌl.tjʊ.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/tjʊˈmʌl.tjʊ.əs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tumultuous”

"tumultuous" has 3 syllables: tum-ult-uous.

What does tumultuous mean?

adjective

  1. Characterized by loud, confused noise.
  2. Causing or characterized by tumult; chaotic, disorderly, turbulent.

Synonyms

noisyuproariousriotoustempestuoustumultuary

Antonyms

untumultuous

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Related words

turbulentriotoustroubleddisruptiveunquiethurlyburlynoisyloud

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tumultuous"?▾

"Tumultuous" has 3 syllables: tum · ult · uous.

What is the IPA transcription of "tumultuous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tumultuous" is /tjʊˈmʌl.tjʊ.əs/.

What does "tumultuous" mean?▾

Tumultuous: Characterized by loud, confused noise.

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