How to Pronounce "tempestuous"
word
ˌtɛmˈpɛstʃuəs
tem-PES-choo-uhs
tɛmpˈɛstʃuːəs
tem-PES-choo-uhs
Definition
Describes something full of strong emotions or violent activity, like a stormy relationship or wild weather.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌtɛmˈpɛstʃuəs
British English
tɛmpˈɛstʃuːəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
tem-PES-choo-uhs
UK
tem-PES-choo-uhs
Listen in Context
They had a tempestuous marriage, full of arguments.
The sea was tempestuous during the storm.
Her tempestuous emotions surprised everyone at the party.
That band became famous for their tempestuous backstage fights.