tsunami

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Pronunciation[change]

  • (UK) IPA (key): /suːˈnɑːmi/ or /tsuːˈnɑːmi/; enPR: so͞o-nä'mi or tso͞o-nä'mi
  • (US) IPA (key): /suˈnɑmi/ or /tsuˈnɑmi/; enPR: so͞o-nä'mi or tso͞o-nä'mi;
  • (Canada) IPA (key): /suˈnæmi/ or /suˈnɑmi/
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Noun[change]

Singular
tsunami

Plural
tsunamis or tsunami

  1. A tsunami is a very large water wave formed in the ocean and can destroy buildings and people. Usually due to an earthquake or volcanic eruption.