How to Pronounce "turbulence"
word
/ˈtɝbjəɫəns/
TUR-byuh-luhns
/tˈɜːbjʊləns/
TUR-byuu-luhns
Definition
Turbulence is irregular or violent movement, especially of air or water. It is also used to describe a period of disorder or confusion.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɝbjəɫəns/
British English
/tˈɜːbjʊləns/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TUR-byuh-luhns
UK
TUR-byuu-luhns
Listen in Context
The plane shook because of turbulence.
Ocean turbulence made it hard to swim.
There was a lot of turbulence during the storm.
Passengers were advised to stay seated because of unexpected turbulence.