word
Japanese
Tsunami
tsoo-NAH-mee
/tsuːˈnɑːmi/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
tsunami
Dictionary meaning
A series of ocean waves caused by a large underwater disturbance, such as an earthquake.
History and origin
Japanese
Common mispronunciations
soo-NAH-mee (the 'ts' is pronounced)
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