Tourbillions is a rare French word that refers to a whirlwind or a vortex. The spelling is derived from the French word "tourbillon", which means whirlwind or whirlpool. The IPA phonetic transcription of the word "tourbillions" is [tuʁbijɔ̃], with the stress placed on the second syllable. In French, the "s" at the end of the word is silent, which can make it confusing for non-native speakers to spell correctly. Despite its rarity, tourbillions is a fascinating word that captures the beauty and unpredictability of nature.