word
tempestuous
tem-PES-choo-us
tɛmˈpɛstʃuəsListen
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Syllable breakdown
tempestuous
Dictionary meaning
Characterised by strong, turbulent, or conflicting emotion; also very stormy.
Examples
- The board meeting was tempestuous, with heated debate on every agenda item.
Common mispronunciations
tem-PES-tyoo-ustem-PES-chu-us
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