tsunami

Pronunciation

• (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

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.