How to Pronounce Turmoil

To pronounce "turmoil", say TURM-oil — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɜːmɔɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtɜːmɔɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “turmoil”

"turmoil" has 2 syllables: turm-oil. It rhymes with recoil and coil, if that helps it stick.

What does turmoil mean?

noun

  1. A state of great disorder or uncertainty.
  2. Harassing labour; trouble; disturbance.

verb

  1. To be disquieted or confused; to be in commotion.
  2. To harass with commotion; to disquiet; to worry.

Synonyms

chaosdisorder

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Words that rhyme with turmoil

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

recoilcoilfoilsoilspoiloilgargoyleroilembroilscroyleboildroil

Related words

disturbanceagitationto-docommotiontumultstirhullabaloodisruption

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "turmoil"?▾

"Turmoil" has 2 syllables: turm · oil.

What is the IPA transcription of "turmoil"?▾

The IPA transcription of "turmoil" is /ˈtɜːmɔɪl/.

What does "turmoil" mean?▾

Turmoil: A state of great disorder or uncertainty.

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