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tsunami
Definition:
(nou) a cataclysm resulting from a destructive sea wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption
Phonetic Transcription:
tsuːˈnɑːmi
Examples:
All of the profits from the song went to the victims of the tsunami disaster.
Tanjung Tokong was one of the areas afflicted by the 2004 tsunami disaster.
A tsunami overwhelms the ships in the harbor.
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Common mistakes of tsunami pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the first syllable, pronouncing it as "TSU-nami" [ˈtsuːnɑːmi]. The correct stress is on the second syllable: [tsuˈnɑːmi]. Tip: Remember that "tsunami" has the stress on "na".
- Ignoring the "ts" sound: Some may pronounce "tsunami" as "sunami" [səˈnɑːmi], skipping the "ts" sound. This changes the word entirely. Tip: Practice saying "ts" as in "cats" to get comfortable with the sound.
- Mispronouncing the vowel in the second syllable: A common mistake is to pronounce the second syllable as "nami" [ˈneɪmi] instead of the correct "nami" [ˈnɑːmi]. Tip: Focus on the "a" in "nami" sounding like "ah".
- Overemphasizing the "u": Some might overemphasize the "u" sound, leading to "tsoo-nami" [tsuːˈnɑːmi]. The "u" should be pronounced quickly. Tip: Keep the "u" short and blend it smoothly into the following syllable.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "tsunami" with "tsunamis" [tsuˈnɑːmiz] or other similar words. Each has distinct pronunciation. Tip: Practice each word separately to master their unique sounds.