Como Pronunciar "tsunamis"

word

soo-NAH-mee

tsoo-NAH-meez

Definição

Large, powerful sea waves usually caused by earthquakes or underwater volcanic eruptions, often resulting in flooding and destruction along coastlines.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

suˈnɑmi/, /tsuˈnɑmi

Inglês Britânico

tsuːnˈɑːmiz

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

soo-NAH-mee

tsoo-NAH-meez

Ouça em Contexto

Tsunamis can cause a lot of damage to coastal towns.

Many people have lost their homes because of tsunamis.

Japan often experiences tsunamis because it is near tectonic plate boundaries.

Early warning systems save lives when tsunamis are detected quickly.