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How do you spell Turbulence?

Correct spelling

turbulence

Remember TURBU-LENCE: the Latin TURBA (crowd) creates L-E-N-C-E disturbance.

Why is turbulence spelled this way?

From Latin turbulentia, confusion. TURBA (a crowd or disturbance). Turbulence is the disturbance of smooth flow — whether air disrupting a flight or emotions disrupting a mind.

Common misspellings of turbulence

turbulanceturbulinceturbelenceturbulense

Example

The airplane shook violently as it encountered severe turbulence over the mountains.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell turbulence?+
The correct spelling is "turbulence". Remember TURBU-LENCE: the Latin TURBA (crowd) creates L-E-N-C-E disturbance.
Is it turbulance or turbulence?+
The correct spelling is "turbulence", not "turbulance".

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