turmoil

/ˈtɜːr.mɔɪl/

Syllables tur·moil

Stress TUR-moil

Phonics Breakdown

tur

/tɜːr/

ur r sound

moil

/mɔɪl/

oi/oy vowel

Meaning

a state of great confusion, disorder, or disturbance

Sound Reference

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tur=/tɜːr/(turn) + moil=/mɔɪl/(boil)

Example

The country fell into political turmoil after the election.