About "tsunami"
How to Split "tsunami" into Syllables
The word tsunami is divided into 3 syllables: tsu·na·mi. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- tsu — 1st syllable
- na — 2nd syllable
- mi — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of tsunami:
- IPA: /(t)suːˈnɑːmi/
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📖 Definitions
- tsunami (plural tsunami or tsunamis)
- 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).
📚 Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Japanese 津波 (tsunami), from 津 (tsu, “harbour”) + 波 (nami, “wave”). Borrowed from English tsunami, borrowed from Japanese 津波(つなみ) (tsunami), from 津 (tsu, “harbor”) + 波 (nami, “wave”). Borrowed from Japanese 津(つ)波(なみ) (tsunami). Borrowed from Japanese 津波. From Japanese 津波. From Japanese 津波. From Japanese 津波 / 津浪 (つなみ, tsunami, “harbour wave”). Unadapted borrowing from Japanese 津波(つなみ) (tsuna...
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare tsunami with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| tsunami | 3 | tsu·na·mi |
| taxonomy | 4 | ta-xo-no-my |
| Tasmanian | 3 | ta-sma-nian |
| Tasmania | 3 | ta-sma-nia |
| tycoon | 2 | ty-coon |