How to Pronounce "banzai"
word
/ˈbænˈzaɪ/
BAN-zye
/bˈænzaɪ/
ban-ZYE
Definition
A Japanese exclamation shouted to express enthusiasm, encouragement, celebration, or as a battle cry; it means "ten thousand years" (like "long live").
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbænˈzaɪ/
British English
/bˈænzaɪ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAN-zye
UK
ban-ZYE
Listen in Context
The soldiers shouted banzai before charging.
Everyone yelled banzai at the festival.
We cheered "banzai!" to celebrate her victory.
At the end of the parade, the crowd started chanting banzai over and over.