How Do You Spell TOURNEY?

Pronunciation: [tˈʊ͡ənɪ] (IPA)

The word "tourney" refers to a tournament, usually in sport. The spelling of this word is peculiar, as it contains a silent letter "o". In IPA phonetic transcription, it would be spelled as /ˈtɔrnə/, where the first syllable is pronounced like "torn" and the second syllable is pronounced like "uh". This spelling comes from the French word "tournoi", from which English borrowed the term. While the spelling may seem odd, it is important to use the correct spelling to communicate effectively.

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TOURNEY Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "tourney" refers to a sporting event or competition, specifically in the context of medieval times. Derived from the Old French word "tournoi," meaning tournament, it signifies a series of competitions, battles, or contests held with the purpose of showcasing skill, valor, and prowess in a particular field, such as jousting, sword fighting, archery, or other martial arts. Historically, tournaments played a significant role in knightly culture and chivalry during the Middle Ages.

    A tourney typically involved various challenges, often performed by knights or warriors, aiming to display their bravery and physical abilities. It often took place in an open arena or field and attracted spectators from all social classes, who were intrigued by the display of stamina, strength, and strategic prowess of the participants.

    In modern times, the term "tourney" also extends to competitive events in various contemporary sports and games. It broadly encompasses any organized competition or tournament that aims to determine winners through a series of matches or games, typically held within a fixed time frame. These events can range from local tournaments to national or international championships, involving different teams, individuals, or even virtual competitors, depending on the specific sport or game in question.

  2. • A tournament.
    • To perform at tournaments.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of TOURNEY

The word "tourney" is derived from the Old French word "tornei", which was originally spelled as "torneie". This Old French term referred to a medieval tournament or jousting competition. The word "tornei" itself came from the verb "torneier", meaning "to joust". The verb "torneier" was derived from the noun "tournoi", which meant "tournament" or "joust". Ultimately, the Old French word "tornei" can be traced back to the Latin word "tornare", meaning "to turn", as the jousting competitions involved knights turning their horses to face each other. Thus, the word "tourney" has its roots in Old French and Latin.

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Plural form of TOURNEY is TOURNEYS

Conjugate verb Tourney

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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FUTURE

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

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NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to tourney

PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

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PAST PERFECT

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

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PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

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