How Do You Spell TURMOIL?

Pronunciation: [tˈɜːmɔ͡ɪl] (IPA)

The word turmoil, meaning a state of great disturbance or confusion, is spelled with a silent "o" in the middle, which can be tricky to remember. The IPA phonetic transcription for turmoil is /tɜːmɔɪl/, which shows that the "o" in the middle is pronounced as the sound /ɜː/ (like the "ur" in "burn") and the "u" at the beginning is pronounced as /tjʊə/ (like the "t" sound followed by "you" together). Despite the unusual spelling, the word "turmoil" is a commonly used English word.

TURMOIL Meaning and Definition

  1. Turmoil is a noun that refers to a state of extreme confusion, disorder, or agitation. It is characterized by a lack of peace, tranquility, or stability. When a situation or environment is in turmoil, there is typically a high level of unrest, disturbance, and chaos.

    The term turmoil is often used in contexts involving social or political unrest, such as during times of civil unrest, riots, or revolutions. In these circumstances, there may be widespread clashes between different groups, protests, or violent acts that disrupt the normal functioning of society. Turmoil can also be seen during times of economic crises, as seen in stock market crashes or financial meltdowns.

    On a more personal level, turmoil can describe the emotional state of an individual who is experiencing inner conflict, uncertainty, or turmoil in their thoughts and feelings. This could be due to a variety of factors such as relationship problems, personal challenges, or intense stress.

    In summary, turmoil is a word that describes a state of great disorder, confusion, or agitation, either on a larger societal scale or within an individual's emotions and thoughts. It signifies a lack of stability, peace, and tranquility, and is often associated with disruptive or chaotic situations.

  2. • Disturbance; harassing labour; trouble and confusion; tumult.
    • To harass with commotion; to weary; to be disquieted.

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

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Etymology of TURMOIL

The word "turmoil" originated from the Middle French term "tourmoil" or "tumulte", which was derived from the Old French word "tremouille" meaning "a trembling or quaking". It can be traced back further to the Latin verb "tremulare", meaning "to shake" or "to tremble". The word "turmoil" gradually evolved to its present form in English, describing a state of confusion, disorder, or agitation.

Similar spelling word for TURMOIL

Plural form of TURMOIL is TURMOILS

Conjugate verb Turmoil

CONDITIONAL

I would turmoil
you would turmoil
he/she/it would turmoil
we would turmoil
they would turmoil

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be turmoiling
you would be turmoiling
he/she/it would be turmoiling
we would be turmoiling
they would be turmoiling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have turmoil
you would have turmoil
he/she/it would have turmoil
we would have turmoil
they would have turmoil

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been turmoiling
you would have been turmoiling
he/she/it would have been turmoiling
we would have been turmoiling
they would have been turmoiling

FUTURE

I will turmoil
you will turmoil
he/she/it will turmoil
we will turmoil
they will turmoil

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be turmoiling
you will be turmoiling
he/she/it will be turmoiling
we will be turmoiling
they will be turmoiling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have turmoiled
you will have turmoiled
he/she/it will have turmoiled
we will have turmoiled
they will have turmoiled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been turmoiling
you will have been turmoiling
he/she/it will have been turmoiling
we will have been turmoiling
they will have been turmoiling

IMPERATIVE

you turmoil
we let´s turmoil

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to turmoil

PAST

I turmoiled
you turmoiled
he/she/it turmoiled
we turmoiled
they turmoiled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was turmoiling
you were turmoiling
he/she/it was turmoiling
we were turmoiling
they were turmoiling

PAST PARTICIPLE

turmoiled

PAST PERFECT

I had turmoiled
you had turmoiled
he/she/it had turmoiled
we had turmoiled
they had turmoiled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been turmoiling
you had been turmoiling
he/she/it had been turmoiling
we had been turmoiling
they had been turmoiling

PRESENT

I turmoil
you turmoil
he/she/it turmoils
we turmoil
they turmoil

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am turmoiling
you are turmoiling
he/she/it is turmoiling
we are turmoiling
they are turmoiling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

turmoiling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have turmoiled
you have turmoiled
he/she/it has turmoiled
we have turmoiled
they have turmoiled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been turmoiling
you have been turmoiling
he/she/it has been turmoiling
we have been turmoiling
they have been turmoiling

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