How to Pronounce "kamikazes"
word
ˌkɑməˈkɑzi
kah-muh-KAH-zee
kˈæmɪkˌeɪzɪz
kam-ih-KAY-ziz
Definition
Originally, 'kamikazes' refers to Japanese pilots in World War II who carried out suicide attacks by crashing planes into enemy targets. The word can also be used more generally to describe people or actions involving reckless sacrifice or self-destruction.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkɑməˈkɑzi
British English
kˈæmɪkˌeɪzɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kah-muh-KAH-zee
UK
kam-ih-KAY-ziz
Listen in Context
The kamikazes attacked enemy ships during World War II.
Many stories have been told about the bravery of kamikazes.
Some people see the actions of kamikazes as heroic.
He drove into the meeting like one of those kamikazes, totally determined and not caring about the consequences.