The word tumult has (1.Two or 2.one) syllables. The first u in the word sounds like (1. o in dot or 2. oo in boot) . The second u sounds like (1. a in around or 2.a in map) . Look at this dictionary pronunciation respelling for the word monotonous: \mə-ˈnä-tə-nəs\. The word monotonous has (1. Four or 2. Five) syllables. The first and third o in the word sound like (1. a in cape or 2. a in about). The second o sounds like (1. o in lone or 2. o in dot). Please help!