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How to pronounce “tsunami”
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Pronunciation guide for tsunami
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of tsunami with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- A Firework Ladder to the Sky — and the Magic of Explosive Art
which suffered the earthquake and tsunami 12 years ago.
- Definition summary
- A very large and destructive wave, generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean, such as an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption; often a series of waves (a wave train).
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How to pronounce tsunami
A Firework Ladder to the Sky — and the Magic of Explosive Art

which suffered the earthquake and tsunami 12 years ago.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “tsunami”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- A very large and destructive wave, generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean, such as an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption; often a series of waves (a wave train).
- (figurative) A large and generally unstoppable surge.
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