How to Pronounce Tsunami

To pronounce "tsunami", say tsun-AM-i — 3 syllables, IPA /suˈnɑmi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/suˈnɑmi/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/tsuːnˈɑːmi/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “tsunami”

Break "tsunami" into 3 beats and lean on "AM" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with balmy and mommy, if that helps it stick.

What does tsunami mean?

noun

  1. A very large and destructive wave, generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean, such as an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption. Tsunami are usually a series of waves, or wave train.
  2. A large and generally unstoppable surge.

Synonyms

seismic sea wavetidal wave

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Words that rhyme with tsunami

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

balmymommypommypalmypastramicalmysquamaebombiecommyadamikhatamiadame

Related words

landslidetidefloodtidalearthquakedelugespateaftermath

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tsunami"?▾

"Tsunami" has 3 syllables: tsun · am · i.

What is the IPA transcription of "tsunami"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tsunami" is /suˈnɑmi/.

What does "tsunami" mean?▾

Tsunami: A very large and destructive wave, generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean, such as an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption. Tsunami are usually a series of waves, or wave train.

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